A Mysterious Cosmic Bubble Has Surrounded The Solar System And We Finally Know Its Origin The Secrets of the Universe 2022-05-08 | Our solar system lies at the center of a huge bubble in space known as the local bubble. This cavity has an extremely low particle density, at least ten times lower than the average density of the interstellar medium in our galaxy. But at the same time, it contains a thin gruel of high-temperature X-ray-emitting plasma that can rage up to a million degrees. This cavity is known as the local bubble and is home to our Sun and thousands of other neighboring stars. But how did we discover this bubble? How did it form in the first place? And most importantly, when did the Sun enter it? The sixth episode of the Sunday Discoveries Series answers these questions along with the latest research on the formation of the Local Bubble.All episodes of the series: https://bit.ly/369kG4pBasics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MREFERENCES:Research Paper Preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.05124Published Paper: https://go.nature.com/3KWAh65Gaia Spacecraft: https://sci.esa.int/web/gaiaSupernovae: https://bit.ly/3FuJCBaCreated By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Simran ButtarThe Secrets of the Universe on the internet:Website: https://bit.ly/sou_websiteFacebook: https://bit.ly/sou_fbInstagram: https://bit.ly/sou_igTwitter: https://bit.ly/sou_twitter
This Newly Discovered Black Hole is so Huge Its Rewriting Astronomy The Secrets of the Universe 2024-07-04 | Try Opera browser FOR FREE here https://opr.as/06-Opera-browser-thesecretsoftheuniverseAstronomers have discovered a record-breaking black hole in the Milky Way galaxy, and it's surprisingly close to us. This black hole has a mass 33 times greater than our Sun, setting a new record for the largest black hole of stellar origin found in our galaxy. It's located about 1900 light-years away, making it the second nearest stellar mass black hole to Earth. This discovery was made possible through 11 years of data collected by the Gaia Mission, an astronomical survey conducted by the European Space Agency. The black hole is a companion to a Sun-like star in a binary system named Gaia BH3.So, how was this black hole discovered in the first place? How could this discovery open Pandora's Box in the field of astrophysics? Finally, and most importantly, what does the discovery of a black hole in our cosmic backyard mean for astronomers?📝 REFERENCES:Discovery of a dormant 33 solar-mass black hole in pre-release Gaia astrometry, Panuzzo et al (2024), The Astrophysical Journal - https://bit.ly/4c0A0gGEvidence for a Distant Giant Planet in the Solar System, Batygin and Brown (2016), Astronomy and Astrophysics - https://bit.ly/3XQh2oR🎼 Music: Envato Elements, YouTube Audio Library, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, ESO, and Pond5💻 Created, and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra✍🏻 Written by: Simran Buttar and Rishabh Nakra🔍 Researched by: Simran Buttar🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash🌐 3D Modeling: Orkun Zengin
Top Things That Will Appear in the Skies of July 2024 | Saturn Occultation | Meteor Shower The Secrets of the Universe 2024-07-01 | 🗓️ 🌌 Astronomy Calendar July 2024: Must watch events this month📲 Top Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022July 3: Celestial NecklaceJuly 5: New MoonJuly 5: Earth at AphelionJuly 12: Mercury at its highest in the evening skyJuly 12: Moon at apogeeJuly 13: Lunar Occultation of SpicaJuly 15: Conjunction of Mars and UranusJuly 17: Lunar Occultation of AntaresJuly 18: Mercury DichotomyJuly 21: Buck MoonJuly 23: Pluto at oppositionJuly 24: Moon at perigeeJuly 24: Lunar Occultation of SaturnJuly 30: Delta Aquariid Meteor ShowerJuly 30-31: Celestial Clustering🌌 Night Sky Emulators:🌒 Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9🌙 Stellarium: https://bit.ly/3IoXm2h🧑🏻💻 Created By: Rishabh Nakra🎼 Music By: Enrize (Envato)🗺️ Event Maps: Dominic Ford
What NASA Saw in a Grain-Sized Patch of Sky Will Break Your Brain The Secrets of the Universe 2024-06-24 | The James Webb Space Telescope has made a record-breaking observation in deep space. The infrared observatory has given astronomers their first detailed glimpse of supernovae from when our universe was just a small fraction of its current age. Within a patch of sky about the size of a rice grain held at arm's length, Webb has discovered at least 80 supernovae, increasing the number of known supernovae in the early universe by tenfold. Some of these newly found supernovae are the farthest we've ever seen, including ones that help us measure how fast the universe is expanding. To discover supernovae, the team compared several images taken up to a year apart, searching for sources that either appeared or vanished. These objects, which change in brightness over time, are known as transients. Supernovae are a specific type of transient. The team spent over 100 hours of Webb's observing time on each image, and the results have opened a new window into the early universe.📝 REFERENCES:The JADES Transient Survey: Discovery and Classification of Supernovae in the JADES Deep Field, DeCoursey et al - https://bit.ly/3KXP96xNASA Press Release - https://bit.ly/3z1ekm5🎼 Music: Envato Elements, YouTube Audio Library, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, and Pond5💻 Created, Written, and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash🌐 3D Modeling: Orkun Zengin
We Are About to Discover a New Planet in the Solar System. And Its Huge! The Secrets of the Universe 2024-06-13 | Astronomers have found the strongest statistical evidence of Planet 9, the hidden planet of our solar system believed to be lurking in the outskirts of the solar system. The possibility of the existence of Planet 9 has long intrigued scientists. Some researchers believe it might have been a rogue planet captured by our Sun's gravity, while others think it could have formed from the same disk of gas and dust as the other planets. If Planet 9 exists, it is believed to be ten times more massive than Earth and orbit the Sun at a distance of 400 to 800 Astronomical Units, which is 400 to 800 times the distance between the Earth and the Sun.Astronomers have been eagerly hunting for clues, using powerful telescopes and advanced computer models to track its influence. After years of watching the sky, solving mathematical equations, and running complex computer simulations, they now have the strongest evidence yet that Planet 9 really exists. This discovery introduces an exciting plot twist in the story of the hidden planet.📝 REFERENCES:Generation of Low-Inclination, Neptune-Crossing TNOs by Planet Nine, Batygin et al (2024), The Astrophysical Journal - https://bit.ly/4c0A0gGEvidence for a Distant Giant Planet in the Solar System, Batygin and Brown (2016), The Astrophysical Journal - https://bit.ly/4efIxOx🎼 Music: Envato Elements, YouTube Audio Library, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, and Pond5💻 Created, and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra✍🏻 Written by: Simran Buttar and Rishabh Nakra🔍 Researched by: Simran Buttar🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash🌐 3D Modeling: Orkun Zengin
Dont Miss These Space Events in June 2024 | Planet Parade | Lunar Occultation of Saturn The Secrets of the Universe 2024-06-01 | 🗓️ 🌌 Astronomy Calendar June 2024: Must watch events this monthJune 1: Planet Parade BeginsJune 3: Conjunction of Moon and MarsJune 4: Conjunction of Jupiter and MercuryJune 6: New MoonJune 14: Moon at apogeeJune 20: Lunar Occultation of AntaresJune 20: Summer SolsticeJune 21: Strawberry MoonJune 27: Moon at perigeeJune 27-28: Conjunction of Moon and SaturnJune 28: Lunar Occultation of NeptuneJune 29: Saturn enters retrograde motion🌌 Night Sky Emulators:🌒 Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9🌙 Stellarium: https://bit.ly/3IoXm2h🧑🏻💻 Created By: Rishabh Nakra🎼 Music By: Enrize (Envato)🗺️ Event Maps: Dominic Ford
Six Planets Are Going to Align in the Sky. Heres How To See Them. The Secrets of the Universe 2024-05-26 | Planet Parade 2024: If you look towards the east just before sunrise, you'll witness an amazing sight: a parade of six planets, with three visible to the naked eye. In early June, Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, and Saturn will align in a straight line near a thin crescent moon. Remarkably, all seven other planets are going to be in the same part of the sky in the first week of June, and you have an opportunity to catch glimpse of a few of them! However, you'll need to plan ahead. Timing is crucial, as are dark skies and a clear view of the horizon. 🎼 Music: Envato Elements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, Miguel Claro, and Pond5💻 Created and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Night Sky Emulators:🌒 Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9🌙 Stellarium: https://bit.ly/3IoXm2h🌐 Sky Maps: Dominic Ford, in-the-sky.org
Within Weeks, You Will See a Once-in-a-Lifetime Stellar Explosion in the Sky The Secrets of the Universe 2024-05-23 | 📝Visit https://bit.ly/sotumova and get 10% off on 6-inch and 8.5-inch MOVA Globes with code SOTU Nova 2024: NASA says we are about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime explosion in the sky. It's not the anticipated supernova of Betelgeuse. Instead, it's about the sudden appearance of a nova in the sky. The term "nova" means "new" in Latin, referring to a "new star" in the sky. It's a transient astronomical event that causes the sudden appearance of a bright, apparently new star that slowly fades over time. This spectacular nova will occur in a star system known as T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB, situated in the constellation of Corona Borealis, approximately 3,000 light-years away. The best part is that this celestial event can be seen with the naked eye.📝 REFERENCES:NASA Announcement: https://bit.ly/3USQZdwSkyView Observatory: https://bit.ly/3UR6Vgp🌏 RESOURCES🎼 Music: Envato Elements, YouTube Audio Library, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, Miguel Claro, and Pond5💻 Created and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra✍🏻 Written by: Shreejaya Karantha and Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash🌐 Nova Models by: Orkun Zengin
Biggest Solar Storm in 20 Years Has Hit Our Planet. Its Not Over Yet. The Secrets of the Universe 2024-05-15 | The Sun had a busy week. The most powerful solar storm in the last two decades recently hit Earth, creating stunning displays of auroras, often known as the Northern and Southern Lights. This event was caused by a group of sunspots (AR 3664), about 16 times the size of Earth. They released several X-class solar flares and coronal mass ejections directly toward our planet. These solar emissions led to severe geomagnetic storms, ranked at the highest intensity level of G5, marking the most intense storms since the 2003 Halloween storms.So, what really happened on the surface of the Sun that caused the geomagnetic storm? How did it create such a stunning display of light 150 million km away? Finally, and most importantly, what will happen when the sunspot group faces our planet again after two weeks? 📝 REFERENCES:NASA Video on Solar Flares: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/14588Space Weather Live: https://bit.ly/3wA1fPUScience of Auroras: https://bit.ly/3yvxf8bSolar Activity and Flares: https://bit.ly/4am3Vyf🎼 Music: Envato Elements, YouTube Audio Library, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, Space.com, and Pond5🔭 AR 3664 Close-Up Shots: Miguel Claro🔴 Red Auroras Shot by: Miguel Claro💻 Written, Created, and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash
Its Alive! Voyager 1 Has Sent a Message From Interstellar Space The Secrets of the Universe 2024-05-06 | NASA has finally received a message from interstellar space in a way that makes sense. "Hi, It's me!" This is exactly what NASA’s official Voyager account tweeted a few days back to celebrate Voyager 1’s comeback. Considering everything that has happened in the past five months, this is nothing short of a triumph to be celebrated.At 15 billion miles away, Voyager 1 holds the title of the farthest human-made object in space. The spacecraft has been traveling for nearly half a century now. However, due to a glitch that led to a chain of confusing communication patterns, the last five months have been very stressful in the spacecraft's history.But what exactly was the glitch that took so long to fix? Why didn’t the traditional strategy of turning it on and off work? Finally, and most importantly, is the issue completely resolved, or is there something else that needs to be addressed?🎼 Music: Envato Elements, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, and Pond5💻 Created and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra✍🏻 Written by: Simran Buttar🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash
Dont Miss These Space Events in May 2024 | Planet Parade | Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower The Secrets of the Universe 2024-05-01 | 🗓️ 🌌 Astronomy Calendar May 2024: Must watch events this month📱 Top Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022🔭 Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MMay 3: Celestial ParadeMay 4: Close Conjunction of Moon and SaturnMay 5: Close Conjunction of Moon and MarsMay 5-6: η-Aquariid meteor showerMay 6: Moon at perigeeMay 8: New MoonMay 8-9: η-Lyrids meteor showerMay 13: Uranus at solar conjunctionMay 14: Mercury at its highest altitude in the dawn skyMay 17: Moon at apogeeMay 18: Jupiter at solar conjunctionMay 20: The Devil Comet meets RigelMay 23: Flower MoonMay 24: Lunar Occultation of AntaresMay 31: Lunar Occultation of Saturn🌌 Night Sky Emulators:🌒 Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9🌙 Stellarium: https://bit.ly/3IoXm2h🧑🏻💻 Created By: Rishabh Nakra🎼 Music By: Enrize (Envato)🗺️ Event Maps: Dominic Ford
Close Up Images Show Something Weird is Happening on Betelgeuse The Secrets of the Universe 2024-04-25 | Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3r5qd6RThe supernova of Betelgeuse is the most anticipated celestial event. Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star in Orion. Astronomers are regularly monitoring the star. A recent research paper has revealed that the star's surface is boiling, creating an illusion of rapid rotation.RESOURCES and REFERENCES:📄 RESEARCH PAPERS:1. Is Betelgeuse Really Rotating? Synthetic ALMA Observations of Large-scale Convection in 3D Simulations of Red Supergiants, The Astrophysical Journal Letters, Ma et al. - https://bit.ly/4b68MnW2. The Great Dimming of Betelgeuse: a Surface Mass Ejection (SME)and its Consequences, The Astrophysical Journal, Dupree et al. - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2208.01676.pdf🎼 Music: YouTube Audio Library, Envato Elements, and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, and Pond5💻 Created and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra🔍 Researched by: Shreejaya Karantha✍🏻 Written by: Shreejaya Karantha and Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash
Live Interview With ISROs Chief! A Must Watch The Secrets of the Universe 2024-04-19 | Dr. S. Somnath is a distinguished figure in the field of space research and the current Chairman of ISRO. His leadership has been pivotal in propelling ISRO to new heights, fostering innovation, and inspiring a new generation of scientists and engineers. Join us on April 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM IST for an engaging session with the Chairman of ISRO, Dr. S. Somnath, as he answers questions in a dynamic interview. #AskISRO #SpaceExploration #Innovation #ISROMissions #LiveSession
How One Simple Result From James Webb Broke Cosmology The Secrets of the Universe 2024-04-17 | The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has calculated the expansion rate of the universe. The results have confirmed the biggest crisis in cosmology, the Hubble Tension. This means that the universe is expanding at a rate faster than what our best cosmological models predict, and no one knows why. The resolution of the Hubble Tension is important as it highlights a significant flaw in our understanding of the cosmos. RESOURCES and REFERENCES:📄 RESEARCH PAPERS:1. Crowded No More: The Accuracy of the Hubble Constant Tested with High-resolution Observations of Cepheids by JWST, Riess et al. (The Astrophysical Journal Letters) - https://bit.ly/3W08Mle2. JWST Observations Reject Unrecognized Crowding of Cepheid Photometry as an Explanation for the Hubble Tension at 8σ Confidence, Riess et al. (The Astrophysical Journal) - https://bit.ly/444SY2PREFERENCES:🏴 The Great Debate: https://bit.ly/3UjvHH4✨ Cepheid Variables: https://bit.ly/4aYINPn🚀 NASA Press Release: https://bit.ly/43BR7Cj🎼 Music: YouTube Audio Library, Envato Elements and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato Elements, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, and Pond5💻 Created and Produced by: Rishabh Nakra🔍 Researched by: Shreejaya Karantha✍🏻 Written by: Shreejaya Karantha and Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith🌌 Animated by: Sankalp Dash🌐 3D Models of Big Bang: Orkun Zengin
Dont Miss These Space Events in April 2024 | Total Solar Eclipse | Devil Comet |Lyrid Meteor Shower The Secrets of the Universe 2024-03-31 | 🗓️ 🌌 Astronomy Calendar April 2024: Must watch events this month📱 Top Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022🔭 Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54M⌚️ Eclipse Timer App iOS: https://bit.ly/43HNGdb🤖 Eclipse Timer App Android: https://bit.ly/3TDUl3uApril 1: Devil Comet Close to HamalApril 6: Triple ConjunctionApril 7: Lunar Occultation of VenusApril 7: Moon at PerigeeApril 8: Total Solar EclipseApril 10-11: Saturn-Mars ConjunctionApril 11: Conjunction of Moon and the Pleiades ClusterApril 13: A Spectacular AlignmentApril 19: Moon at ApogeeApril 21: Devil Comet at its PerihelionApril 22: Lyrid Meteor ShowerApril 23: Pink MoonApril 26: Lunar Occultation of AntaresApril 29: Conjunction of Mars and Neptune🌌 Night Sky Emulators:🌒 Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9🌙 Stellarium: https://bit.ly/3IoXm2h🧑🏻💻 Created By: Rishabh Nakra🎼 Music By: Enrize (Envato)🗺️ Event Maps: Dominic Ford
Look Up! A Comet Twice The Size of Mount Everest Is Approaching Us The Secrets of the Universe 2024-03-26 | Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/secretsofuniverse to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is returning after 71 years, and it promises to put up a fair show in the evening skies of this spring. Also called the Devil Comet, 12P/Pons-Brooks is cryovolcanic in nature and has went through several outbursts in the past months. The most spectacular thing this time is that it might also become visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. The Devil Comet will be 25 degrees away from the Sun. If it's bright enough, you’ll see it between Jupiter and the Sun, but closer to Jupiter. RESOURCES and REFERENCES:🌌 Sky Emulator: Sky Guide (https://apple.co/3Igtwx9)✨ Joe Rao (Space.com): https://bit.ly/4arsA58🔭 Virtual Telescope Project: https://bit.ly/43Awqqs☄️ BBC Sky at Night Magazine: https://bit.ly/3PEgH3Q🎼 Music: YouTube Audio Library and MotionElements🎥 Footage: Envato, StoryBlocks, NASA, ESA, and Pond5💻 Created by: Rishabh Nakra🎙️ Narrated by: Jeffrey Smith
You Need To Watch This Before The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8 The Secrets of the Universe 2024-03-21 | Visit https://bit.ly/sotumova and get 10% off on 6-inch and 8.5-inch MOVA Globes with code SOTU A total solar eclipse is coming to North America and its path of totality will sweep across the US, Mexico, and Canada. The maximum duration of totality will be about 4 minutes and 28 seconds, twice that of the 2017 Great American Eclipse. While totality will be visible from 15 American states, a partial eclipse can be seen from all 48 contiguous American states, with the next opportunity not arising until 2045. What's even more exciting this time is that during the total phase of the eclipse, there's a chance to see a comet returning after 71 years. Comet 12P Pons-Brooks, also known as the Devil Comet, will be close to the Sun on April 8. If the comet's brightness increases in the days leading up to the eclipse, it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a comet when the Moon completely covers the Sun during the day. Besides the comet, you can even spot the brightest planets in the sky that will appear during the eclipse's total phase.RESOURCES:Eclipse Maps: Great American Eclipse (https://bit.ly/3TuOjU8)Sky Emulator: Sky Guide (https://apple.co/3Igtwx9)Created by: Rishabh NakraNarrated by: Jeffrey Smith
Sun’s Magnetic Field is About to Flip, and There’s a Problem The Secrets of the Universe 2024-03-05 | The Sun's magnetic field is about to reverse as it reaches its peak activity in its 11-year solar cycle. The magnetic field reversal comes at a time of the Artemis mission, humanity's return to the Moon after more than half a century. So, what will the upcoming solar maximum do to our planet in the coming months? What are the anomalies in this solar cycle that NASA is concerned about? Finally, and most importantly, will the upcoming phase of the Sun's activity risk the life of the astronauts of the Artemis mission on the Moon?REFERENCESSolar activity likely to peak next year, new study suggests (Royal Astronomical Society)https://bit.ly/3v83iK2Progression of solar cycle 25 (Helio4Cast)https://bit.ly/3IptZNy Solar Cycle Progression (SpaceWeatherLive)https://bit.ly/4bVVUCp Timing Terminators: Forecasting Sunspot Cycle 25 Onset, Leamon et al.https://bit.ly/3TkkipM Created By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Shreejaya Karantha and Rishabh NakraNarrated By: Jeffrey SmithAnimations: Sankalp DashSun Close Up Footage: Miguel Claro
Dont Miss These Astronomy Events in March 2024 | Lunar Eclipse | Meteor Shower | Devil Comet The Secrets of the Universe 2024-02-29 | Astronomy Calendar March 2024: Must watch events this monthTop Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MMarch 8: Triple ConjunctionMarch 10: Super New MoonMarch 14: Moon-Jupiter-Uranus-Pleiades ConjunctionMarch 14: γ-Normid meteor shower 2022March 15: Conjunction of the Moon and PleiadesMarch 17: Neptune at Solar ConjunctionMarch 20: The Spring EquinoxMarch 21: Devil comet close to M33March 22: Conjunction of Venus and SaturnMarch 23: Moon at apogeeMarch 24: Mercury at highest altitude in evening skyMarch 25: Penumbral Lunar EclipseNight Sky Emulators:Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9Stellarium: https://bit.ly/3IoXm2hEclipse Map: https://bit.ly/3UTNR2MCreated By: Rishabh NakraMusic By: Enrize (Envato)
5 Incredibly Rare Things That Will Appear in The Sky in 2024 The Secrets of the Universe 2024-02-24 | 2024 promises to be an exceptional year in astronomy. This year, we will witness four eclipses, encounter two bright naked-eye comets, and observe several planetary conjunctions that you won't want to miss. Let's take a closer look at the five most incredible astronomical events set to occur this year.Created by: Rishabh NakraNarrated by: Jeffrey SmithEclipse maps: Great American Eclipse and in-the-skyGreat American Eclipse: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024in-the-sky: https://in-the-sky.org/Sky Illustrations: Stellarium Web (https://stellarium-web.org)
NASA Says Voyager 1 is Sending a Strange Signal From Interstellar Space The Secrets of the Universe 2024-02-07 | Voyager 1, the farthest human-made object in space, is in trouble. The spacecraft, which has been traveling for nearly half a century, is experiencing serious issues transmitting data back to Earth. It has suddenly started sending a strange pattern of 1s and 0s, which makes no sense. This has put engineers and scientists on their toes to diagnose and fix the problem from 24 billion kilometers away so that the historic mission can continue to provide invaluable insights from its journey through space.But what exactly is causing the spacecraft to transmit this mishmash of data? Is this just a small technical glitch or a significant malfunction happening in the background? Finally, and most importantly, considering the spacecraft's age and distance, is it even possible to address this issue?.........................Voyager 1's live status: https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status/Created by: Rishabh Nakra and Simran ButtarNarrated by: Jeffrey SmithAnimations by: Sankalp Dash
Dont Miss These Astronomy Events In February 2024 | Venus-Mars Conjunction | Meteor Shower|Jupiter The Secrets of the Universe 2024-02-01 | Astronomy Calendar February 2024: Must watch events this monthTop Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MFebruary 4: Lunar Occultation of AntaresFebruary 8-9: α-Centaurid meteor shower February 9: New MoonFebruary 15: Conjunction of Moon and JupiterFebruary 16: Conjunction of Moon and the Pleiades ClusterFebruary 22: Conjunction of Venus and MarsFebruary 24: Micro Snow MoonFebruary 28: Saturn at Solar ConjunctionCreated by: Rishabh Nakra
Astronomy Calendar 2024...This Year is Going to be Interesting The Secrets of the Universe 2024-01-03 | Astronomy Calendar 2024: In this video, you will find all the important astronomical events taking place in 2024: meteor showers, eclipses, comets, and planetary conjunctions. As it turns out, 2024 is going to be a great year for astronomy enthusiasts. It has four eclipses, two supermoons, and several planetary conjunctions. Best space apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MThe Secrets of the Universe on the Internet:Facebook: http://bit.ly/sou_fbInstagram: http://bit.ly/sou_igWebsite: http://bit.ly/sou_websiteTwitter: http://bit.ly/sou_twitterCreated By: Rishabh NakraEclipse Maps: Dominic Ford, in-the-sky.orgSky Illustrations: Stellarium Web
It Shouldnt Exist! JWST Finds a Strange Black Hole at the Edge of Time The Secrets of the Universe 2024-01-02 | Head to https://brilliant.org/TheSecretsoftheUniverse/ to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.The James Webb Space Telescope has made history by discovering the earliest black hole known in the Universe. This infrared observatory found a massive black hole that existed when the Universe was only 470 million years old, roughly 3% of its current age. The discovery became even more intriguing when scientists measured the black hole's mass, which turned out to be 40 million times that of our Sun. This is ten times the mass of Sagittarius A* (A star), the supermassive black hole located at the center of our galaxy. This finding appears to have resolved one of the most significant mysteries in astronomy: the origin of the first black holes in the Universe.But how did such a massive black hole form so quickly in the baby universe? What's so puzzling about the mass of this supermassive black hole lying at the edge of time? Finally, and most importantly, how does this discovery shed light on the birth of the first black holes in the cosmos?The 79th episode of the Sunday Discovery Series answers all these questions. RESEARCH PAPER:Evidence for heavy seed origin of early supermassive black holes from a z~10 X-ray quasar, Bogdan et al.https://arxiv.org/abs/2305.15458Created By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Shreejaya KaranthaNarrated By: Jeffrey Smith
US Govt Admits a Strange Object From Interstellar Space Struck Earth The Secrets of the Universe 2023-12-23 | If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor BetterHelp. Clickhttps://betterhelp.com/SecretsOfTheUniverse for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy with a licensed professional specific to your needs.Interstellar Meteor 1: Declassified files have revealed that in 2014, nearly three years before Oumuamua made headlines, an unusual object struck our planet on January 8th. It penetrated Earth's atmosphere, leaving fiery trails across the skies of Papua New Guinea, and ultimately crashed into the coast of Manus Island in a dramatic explosion. Although data recorded by the sensors of certain spy satellites suggested that the object likely originated from interstellar sources, this information remained classified, shrouding the meteor's origin in mystery for years.However, recent ongoing research has finally confirmed that the mysterious meteor did indeed originate from another star system. This object has been named "Interstellar Meteor 1" or IM1. Chronologically speaking, this discovery establishes IM1 as the first known interstellar visitor, preceding two subsequent objects: the asteroid 'Oumuamua and the rogue comet Borisov.But how did scientists confirm that IM1 originated outside of our solar system? Moreover, why did it take almost a decade to confirm the origins of this celestial object?.......................Created by: Rishabh Nakra and Simran ButtarWritten by: Shreejaya KaranthaNarrated by: Jeffrey Smith
Its Confirmed! Earth Has Been Hit By a Mysterious Goddess Particle The Secrets of the Universe 2023-12-19 | Head to https://www.squarespace.com/thesecretsoftheuniverse to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code thesecretsoftheuniverseScientists have recently confirmed that Earth was struck by a mysterious and highly energetic cosmic ray particle. This tiny single particle carried an astonishing energy of over 240 exa-electronvolts, equivalent to the kinetic energy of a high-speed baseball or the impact of dropping a lead brick on your toes from waist height. Named Amaterasu, after the Japanese Sun goddess, this particle is the second most energetic cosmic ray particle recorded to have struck our planet. The most energetic remains the Oh-My-God particle, detected in 1991, which boasted an energy of 320 exa-electron volts.But where did this particle come from? How did scientists detect Amaterasu in the first place? Finally, and most importantly, why is detecting this particle such a significant breakthrough in physics and astronomy?The 78th episode of the Sunday Discovery Series answers all these questions in detail.Created By: Rishabh NakraNarrates By: Brian PedersonAnimations: Sankalp Dash
Asteroid Apophis is Coming Back and NASA has Confirmed its Bold Plan The Secrets of the Universe 2023-12-15 | Head to https://brilliant.org/TheSecretsoftheUniverse/ to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.One of the most potentially hazardous asteroids, Apophis, is coming back and NASA has a bold plan this time. In 2029, it will approach our planet at a distance of just 32,000 kilometers or about 19,900 miles, passing below the orbits of geostationary satellites and shining as brightly as a satellite itself. This event will make it visible to billions of naked-eye observers worldwide, a rare occurrence that occurs only once every few thousand years. Even more exciting is that NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission is already on its way to study the asteroid up close.Created By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Simran ButtarNarrated By: Brian Pederson
NASA Just Dropped The Most Stunning James Webb Picture Ever! The Secrets of the Universe 2023-12-13 | Head to https://www.squarespace.com/thesecretsoftheuniverse to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code thesecretsoftheuniverseThe James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant lying 6500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. The image highlights intricate details that were not seen by the Hubble Space Telescope.Created By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Simran ButtarNarrated By: Jeffrey Smith
Dont Miss These Astronomy Events In December 2023 | Geminid Meteor Shower | Cold Moon | Solstice The Secrets of the Universe 2023-12-01 | Astronomy Calendar December 2023: Must watch events this monthTop Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MDecember 5: The Moon at apogeeDecember 7: Mercury at Highest Altitude in Evening SkyDecember 9: Close approach of Venus and the MoonDecember 12: The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is well-placedDecember 14: Geminid meteor showerDecember 17: The Moon at perigeeDecember 17-18: Close approach of the Moon and SaturnDecember 22: The Winter SolsticeDecember 22-23: Close approach of the Moon and JupiterDecember 23: Ursid Meteor ShowerDecember 24: Conjunction of Moon and Pleiades December 27: Cold MoonDecember 31: Another Revolution Completed!
New Chandrayaan-3 Results Show Something Unusual Is Happening On Moon The Secrets of the Universe 2023-11-27 | Head to https://brilliant.org/TheSecretsoftheUniverse/ to start your free 30-day trial, and the first 200 people get 20% off an annual premium subscription.On 23 August 2023, India scripted history. With its Chandrayaan 3 mission, it became the fourth nation to land on the Moon and the first on the lunar south pole. Within a short period of just a couple of weeks, the Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover made ground-breaking discoveries in the region of the Moon that no nation had ever visited. However, the most intriguing event was recorded three days after Chandrayaan 3 landed on the Moon: The mission's Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity or ILSA (ill-sa) recorded a potential moonquake. Moonquakes, as the name suggests, are seismic tremors that occur on the Moon. These lunar quakes are a fascinating phenomenon that has captured the interest of scientists and researchers for decades.The first moonquakes were detected during the Apollo missions in the early 1970s, and the tremors recorded by the Chandrayaan-3 mission could be the first moonquake recorded in over half a century. But why is the detection of these tremors so important for scientists? What other discoveries did the Chandrayaan-3 mission make on the South Pole of the Moon? Finally, and most importantly, what is that one significant thing that Chandrayaan-3, just like previous missions, has failed to find on the lunar surface?The 76th episode of the Sunday Discovery Series answers all these questions in detail.Created By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Simran ButtarNarrated By: Brian Pederson
First Images From Euclid Telescope Show The Universe Like Never Before The Secrets of the Universe 2023-11-22 | Head to https://www.squarespace.com/thesecretsoftheuniverse to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code thesecretsoftheuniverseThe first full-color images captured by the brand-new Euclid Space Telescope have been made public, and they did not disappoint. Never before has a telescope been able to create such razor-sharp astronomical images across such a large patch of the sky and look so far into the distant Universe. These inaugural images showcase Euclid's extraordinary capability to create the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe yet. But what’s so special about the Euclid Space Telescope? How is it different from the $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope? And what’s so special about these five images captured by Euclid from the edge of darkness? Let’s have a look at them one by one in this video.Created by: Rishabh Nakra and Shreejaya KaranthaNarrated by: Jeffrey Smith
7 New Planets Discovered! | NASA The Secrets of the Universe 2023-11-16 | NASA has discovered a remarkable system of seven planets orbiting a star slightly bigger and hotter than the Sun. The star, called Kepler 385, lies around 5,000 light years away in the constellation Cygnus. It’s slightly hotter and bigger than the Sun. All the seven planets are larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and are bathed in more radiant heat from their host star, than any planet in our solar system. The reason why this discovery is so important is that Kepler-385 system is one of only a few known planetary systems to contain more than six verified planets. It is also one of the very few systems in which all of the planets are larger than Earth. It suggests that such systems may be more common than previously thought. Further study could help us to better understand the formation and evolution of planets.To get regular space updates, follow The Secrets of the Universe.
A Potential Sign of Life Has Just Been Discovered on Europa The Secrets of the Universe 2023-11-10 | Head to https://www.squarespace.com/thesecretsoftheuniverse to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code thesecretsoftheuniverseThe James Webb Space Telescope focused on Jupiter's moon Europa and found something truly remarkable. It discovered carbon dioxide in a very specific place on the surface of the moon, hinting that something intriguing is happening inside it.Decades of exploration of the solar system have shown that Jupiter's moon, Europa, is one of the most promising places where we can find life beyond Earth. That's because of the vast ocean the moon hides beneath its icy crust. The first evidence of the subsurface ocean came when NASA's Voyager spacecraft flew past Jupiter about half a century ago. The data from the spacecraft revealed that Europa was not just icy but had a young, frequently rejuvenated outer surface. Further missions to study Jupiter and its moons suggested that Europa's underground ocean of liquid water contains twice the volume of all of Earth's oceans combined. However, what truly piques our interest in this moon is the possibility that it may have hosted life within its mysterious, dark waters, where organic molecules and potential energy sources might exist.And now, the most powerful space telescope ever built has delivered its first significant results concerning the Jovian moon. So, how did Webb discover carbon dioxide on the surface of Europa? How are astronomers so sure that it came from beneath the surface of the moon? Finally, and most importantly, why is the discovery of carbon dioxide on the surface of Europa so important?The 75th episode of the Sunday Discovery Series answers all these questions in detail.All Episodes Of The Series: https://bit.ly/369kG4pBasics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MCreated By: Rishabh NakraNarrated By: Jeffrey Smith
Dont Miss These Astronomy Events In November 2023 | Jupiter Opposition | Meteor Shower | Venus The Secrets of the Universe 2023-11-01 | Astronomy Calendar November 2023: Must watch events this monthTop Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MNovember 2-3: Jupiter at OppositionNovember 4: Saturn Ends Retrograde MotionNovember 7: The Moon at apogeeNovember 9: Lunar Occultation of VenusNovember 12: Taurid Meteor ShowerNovember 13: New MoonNovember 13: Uranus at OppositionNovember 17-18: Leonid Meteor ShowerNovember 18: Mars at Solar ConjunctionNovember 20: Conjunction of Moon and SaturnNovember 22: Moon at perigeeNovember 25: Conjunction of Moon and JupiterNovember 27: Conjunction of Moon and Pleiades November 27: Full Moon
Look Up Its Here! Jupiter Is Now At Its Closest To Earth The Secrets of the Universe 2023-10-26 | Jupiter is at its closest to Earth as the planet has reached its opposition. A superior planet is said to be at opposition when the Earth comes between the planet and the Sun. From the viewpoint of Earth's surface, during opposition, the astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west, placing it and the Sun on opposite sides of Earth. Jupiter's opposition occurs every 13 months, making the planet appear larger and brighter than any other time of the year. Since Jupiter, just like other planets, goes around the Sun in an elliptical orbit, its opposition does not always coincide with its closest approach. The gas giant will make its closest approach to Earth on the night of 1st- 2nd November, when the distance between the Earth and Jupiter will be 370 million miles or 595 million km. That's one of the closest approaches to Earth in decades. Then, Jupiter will reach opposition on November 2-3 at 5 GMT or 12 a.m. CDT, bringing Jupiter opposite the Sun in our sky. Jupiter's last opposition was noteworthy as the planet was at its closest to Earth in over 70 years, at 367 million miles. So, Jupiter will be slightly further away this year, but that would hardly make any apparent difference.Top Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54M
NASA Just Opened The Largest Asteroid Sample But Saw Unexpected Things Inside The Secrets of the Universe 2023-10-08 | NASA finally opened the space capsule containing the largest asteroid sample ever collected by a space mission. The sample came from Bennu, a potentially hazardous asteroid that's like a time capsule from the early solar system. On 26 September 2023, scientists at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston opened the lid on the sample return canister from the OSIRIS-REx mission, which had returned to Earth two days earlier with a sample from the asteroid. As the lid was lifted, scientists gasped at what they saw: a layer of black dust and debris on the avionics deck of the canister. Also, the sample weighed 100 grams more than what was collected at Bennu. This was unexpected, as the sample was safely stored in a sealed container all along the way.So, how did this happen in the first place? What's the source of the unexpected black dust on the avionics deck of the canister? Finally, and most importantly, what do scientists expect to find in the detailed analysis of the largest asteroid sample that has ever returned to Earth?The 74th episode of the Sunday Discovery Series answers all these questions in detail.All Episodes Of The Series: https://bit.ly/369kG4pBasics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MCreated By: Rishabh NakraNarrated By: Brian Pederson
New Discovery On Black Hole Mergers The Secrets of the Universe 2023-10-06 | Scientists have made an exciting discovery in space. They have found that the entire universe is vibrating and humming with a frequency of a billionth of a hertz. This is the first direct evidence of a gravitational wave background, something that astrophysicists have been hunting for decades. The signal is about 100 times weaker than the faintest known radio waves. This remarkable discovery was made using Pulsar Timing Arrays, a brilliant technique in which 67 millisecond pulsars were used to create a galaxy-sized detector. The gravitational wave background is thought to be caused by the mergers of supermassive black holes. These mergers release a tremendous amount of energy in the form of gravitational waves, which travel through the universe at the speed of light. The finding also provides a solution to the long-standing astrophysics mystery, the final parsec problem.
A Rare Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse is Coming! Heres How To View It The Secrets of the Universe 2023-10-05 | October 2023 Solar Eclipse: An annular solar eclipse is coming to the United States on 14 October 2023 after more than 11 years. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a radiant ring, often referred to as the "ring of fire." The eclipse will sweep all of North America, Central America, and most of South America. Viewers in parts of America will have a chance to see two incredibly rare phenomena: the Ring of Fire and Baily's Beads. In the US, the Ring of Fire will be visible from Southern Oregon, Northeastern California, Northern Nevada, Southern Utah, Southwest Colorado, Northeastern Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Two weeks later, a partial lunar eclipse will occur on Saturday, 28 October 2023. It will be visible in Asia, Russia, Africa, Europe, Antarctica, and Oceania. The eclipse will begin at 7:36 p.m. GMT and end at 8:53 p.m. on 28 October. In India, the eclipse will start at 1:06 a.m. on 29 October and end at 2:23 a.m. It will be a short eclipse lasting for about 75 minutes. The maximum eclipse will occur at 01:45 IST, when 12% of the Moon's disk will lie in shadow.Top Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54M
If Earth Stopped Spinning The Secrets of the Universe 2023-10-03 | If the Earth suddenly stopped spinning, here’s what would happen next. First, everything around the equator would be flung eastward at speeds up to 1670 km/h, equivalent to the Earth's rotational velocity there. This inertia would unleash winds and giant tidal waves, sweeping away everything in their path. Next, Earth's oblate shape, resulting from its rotation, would shift dramatically, triggering intense earthquakes as gravity reshaped it into a spherical form. Ocean tides, governed by the Moon's pull, would become unpredictable, upending marine ecosystems. Most astonishingly, a halt in Earth's rotation would mean a day would stretch on as long as a year since the Earth would still be revolving around the Sun. One side of the planet would be subjected to continuous, blistering heat for about six months, while the other half would be plunged into a frozen, eternal night for the same period. It's a hypothetical scenario but a reminder of the delicate balance that makes life on Earth possible.For more videos of Cosmos in a minute, follow The Secrets of the Universe.
Dont Miss These Astronomy Events in October 2023 | Solar Eclipse | Lunar Eclipse | Meteor Shower The Secrets of the Universe 2023-10-02 | Astronomy Calendar October 2023: Must watch events this monthTop Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MOctober 2: Andromeda is placed wellOctober 3: Conjunction of Moon and Pleiades October 9: Draconid meteor showerOctober 10: Moon at ApogeeOctober 14: Annular Solar EclipseOctober 18: Mars at ApogeeOctober 20: Venus at highest altitude in the morning skyOctober 21-22: Orionid Meteor ShowerOctober 24: Close approach of Moon and SaturnOctober 26: Moon at perigeeOctober 28-29: Partial Lunar EclipseOctober 30: Another conjunction of Moon and Pleiades
How The Latest Close-Up Pluto Images Shocked NASA Scientists The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-26 | Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3r5qd6RWhen NASA's New Horizons spacecraft finally reached Pluto and sent back the first images of the far-flung world, we saw something that absolutely blew our minds. For decades, Pluto had been a planet of paradoxes. Once considered the ninth planet in our solar system, it had been reclassified, debated, and wondered about. The object had remained a blurry dot even in our most powerful telescopes. But now, after more than 80 years of its discovery, we had the first close-up pictures of Pluto. The spacecraft showed us a Pluto filled with geological features that indicated not just a history of activity but the possibility of ongoing dynamism. Towering Mountains, deep valleys, and vast plains suggested a world in the process of changing, not a fossilized relic from the past.But the most surprising discovery was the strong evidence of a subsurface ocean concealed beneath layers of ice. This finding didn't just make us reconsider Pluto; it threw open new doors of possibility for the existence of life beyond Earth. If a so-called 'dead' planet, at the far reaches of our solar system, could harbor an ocean, what else might we find as we venture deeper into the cosmos?
New State of Matter Found The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-22 | Scientists have found evidence of a hidden state of matter that exists between solid and liquid. This new state, called "glassy liquid,” is found in amorphous solids, which are materials that lack the regular atomic structure of crystals. In a glassy liquid, the atoms are still arranged randomly, like in a liquid, but they are also less mobile, like in a solid. This gives the material some of the properties of both liquids and solids. The researchers found that, in the glassy liquid state, the atoms are able to move around more easily than in a solid, but they are still more restricted than in a liquid. This is an important discovery as it could also lead to the development of new materials with unique properties, such as materials that are more resistant to deformation or that have better thermal conductivity.To get science and technology updates, follow The Secrets of the Universe.
Is the universe 26.7 billion years old? The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-18 | A new study shows that the universe could be twice the known age. The study, based on the early galaxy data from the James Webb Space Telescope, proposes that the universe is actually 26.7 billion years old and that the light from these distant galaxies has been "tired" by its long journey through space. This would explain why the galaxies appear to be more massive than they should be. The study combines the century-old tired light hypothesis with the covarying coupling constant model to explain the nature of the galaxies discovered by Webb in the early universe. It is controversial, and other astronomers are not yet convinced that the universe is twice as old as we thought. However, if more evidence is found in favour of this new model, it could replace the currently accepted cosmology model and solve several astronomical problems. To watch the full episode on this study, check out the linked video.To get regular space updates, follow The Secrets of the Universe.
Something Unusual Is Happening on Neptune. Even NASA Cant Believe! The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-17 | Astronomers have discovered something weird happening on Neptune. Nearly all the clouds that decorate its apparent blue atmosphere have disappeared, leaving the far-flung world almost devoid of clouds. Unlike the calm blue sky on Earth, Neptune's sky is constantly changing and full of action. It has some of the fastest winds in our solar system, reaching up to 2000 km/hr or 1200 mi/hr. These turbulent conditions whip clouds of methane and other gases into a never-ending show, like a dance we can barely see from Earth. But here's the surprising part: lately, all the clouds have seemingly disappeared on Neptune, dramatically changing the appearance of the distant planet. Things took an interesting turn when scientists discovered the reason behind this change: the 11-year solar cycle, whose origin remains a mystery to date. So, how did astronomers discover the reason behind the disappearance of the Neptunian clouds? How does the Sun, lying 4.4 billion km away, affect the atmosphere of Neptune to such a great extent? Finally, and most importantly, what evidence do we have to support this idea? The 73rd episode of the Sunday Discovery Series answers all these questions in detail.RESEARCH PAPER:Evolution of Neptune at Near-Infrared Wavelengths from 1994 through 2022, E. Chavez at al. - https://bit.ly/3RrBh9m
Real Images From Venus: What We Actually Saw There The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-13 | Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/secretsofuniverse to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 extra months for free! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!Venus has long remained an enigmatic sister planet to Earth— seemingly similar in size, yet covered in clouds of sulfuric acid that betray the volatile world lurking beneath. While Mars, Jupiter, and even far-flung Pluto have opened their secrets to robotic spacecraft from Earth, Venus remains the least explored of our planetary neighbors. Often termed Earth's "evil twin,” Venus hosts crushing atmospheric pressures, scorching temperatures that could melt lead, and skies filled perpetually with dense clouds that don’t even let a ray of sunlight touch the surface. This combination creates a planet so hostile that it has destroyed every probe sent to explore its surface; some lasted mere minutes before surrendering to the planet’s wrath.So, what views did we see beneath the thick cloud cover shrouding the planet? What do they tell us about the past of the Earth’s evil twin? Finally, and most importantly, what secrets will the upcoming Indian, American, and European missions to Venus reveal?Created By: Rishabh NakraWritten By: Simran ButtarNarrated By: Brian Pederson
Another JWST Discovery At The Edge of Time The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-12 | Webb has made a bone-chilling discovery at the edge of time. The infrared telescope has found signs of supermassive stars that could be up to 100,000 times more massive than the Sun. To put that into perspective, the most massive star we have ever found in the universe is 250 times the Sun’s mass. The colossal stars discovered by Webb belong to the first generation of stars that existed just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. These stars lived very short lives, consuming their nuclear fuel in just a few million years. When they died, they exploded in supernovae, scattering their heavy elements throughout the universe. These heavy elements eventually formed the planets, stars, and galaxies that we see today. The discovery of supermassive stars at the edge of time is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the early universe. To watch the full episode on the exciting discovery, check out this linked video.To get regular space updates, follow The Secrets of the Universe.
Betelgeuse Supernova Soon? New Update The Secrets of the Universe 2023-09-07 | There’s an exciting update on the supernova of Betelgeuse. A recent study shows that we may have significantly underestimated the size of the red supergiant and its evolution timeline. Betelgeuse could have almost depleted all its carbon and be on the verge of undergoing a supernova. Researchers say that Betelgeuse may seem to explode in a few tens of years rather than hundreds of thousands of years. This is a big deal because the star is located about 650 light years away from us, which means that what we see now is actually how it appeared 650 years ago. If the study, based on the analysis of the star’s fundamental mode and overtones, is correct, it means that Betelgeuse may have already gone supernova in real-time, and we might be fortunate enough to witness this incredible event in our lifetime.
Dont Miss These Astronomy Events In September 2023 | Comet Nishimura | Meteor Shower | Supermoon The Secrets of the Universe 2023-08-31 | Astronomy Calendar September 2023: Must watch events this monthTop Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54MSeptember 1: Aurigid Meteor ShowerSeptember 4: Jupiter enters retrograde motionSeptember 6: Moon meets the Pleiades clusterSeptember 1-8: Comet C/2023 P1 NishimuraSeptember 12: Moon at ApogeeSeptember 15: New MoonSeptember 17-18: Last chance to see the cometSeptember 18: Venus at greatest brightnessSeptember 19: Neptune at OppositionSeptember 22: Mercury at the highest altitude in the morning skySeptember 23: The Fall EquinoxSeptember 27: Conjunction of Moon and SaturnSeptember 29: Super Corn Moon
Look Up! Comet Nishimura Can Now Be Seen In The Sky The Secrets of the Universe 2023-08-29 | Comet P1 Nishimura will fly past Earth in September 2023, and it is expected to be visible to the naked eye. The September 2023 comet was discovered by Japanese amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura. At the time of discovery, the comet had an apparent magnitude of 10.4, or about 40 times fainter than a star on the threshold of naked-eye visibility. The comet is brightening as it approaches the Earth and the Sun. As of August 26, its magnitude had skyrocketed to 7.9, a ten-fold increase in brightness as compared to the night it was discovered.In this video, you will find every detail on how to see Comet Nishimura in the coming days.Space Apps to locate the comet: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2023
Coldest Place In Universe Found So Far The Secrets of the Universe 2023-08-28 | You’re looking at the coldest place ever found in the universe. It’s the Boomerang Nebula, a young planetary nebula located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Centaurus. The temperature here is -272.15°C or -457.87°F. That’s just one kelvin above absolute zero, the temperature at which all atomic motion stops. Furthermore, this region is even colder than the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the leftover heat from the Big Bang. The Boomerang Nebula gets its name from its distinctive shape, which resembles a boomerang. The nebula, spanning 10 light years, is formed by the outflow of gas from a dying star. As the gas expands, it cools down. The nebula is so cold because it is expanding very rapidly at a rate of around 160,000 km/hr. Astronomers believe it will continue to cool down for the next few thousand years. For more videos of cosmos in a minute, follow The Secrets of the Universe.
