Astrophysics

This telescope in Ooty is over the muon
CRL scientists are studying the mysteries of cosmic rays with the help of an indigenous muon telescope, the most sensitive on Earth.
Sungazer Aditya-L1 set for takeoff
India's first solar mission will help sharpen scientists' understanding of the Sun's characteristics, which influence the climate on Earth.
Gold-Star Telescopes
New observational tools and techniques are helping Indian scientists unearth the secrets of the universe.
The golden age of Indian astronomy
Indian astronomers can now observe the universe with a variety of tools.
The 'Seagull' who soared to space
Sixty years ago, Valentina Tereshkova became an unlikely symbol of Soviet space ascendance.