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Chandrayaan-3 Pragyaan Rover Successfully Lands in Moon's South Pole

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 Chandrayaan-3 Pragyaan Rover Successfully Lands in Moon's South Pole In a historic achievement, India's ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) has successfully landed the Lander Module of Chandrayaan-3, its third lunar mission, on the surface of the Moon.  The landing took place on August 23, 2023, marking India as the fourth country in the world to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface, following the former USSR, the U.S., and China. This landmark achievement also holds significance as India becomes the first country to land near the Moon's south pole. The Lander Module was launched on July 14 and touched down on the lunar surface at 6.03 p.m. Precise coordination and execution led to euphoric celebrations at the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking, and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. A major milestone following the successful landing was the deployment of the Pragyan Rover, housed within the Vikram Lander. The rover is tasked with

Unveiling the Enigmatic: Webb's Latest Image of the Ring Nebula Sheds Light on Stellar Secrets

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Unveiling the Enigmatic: Webb's Latest Image of the Ring Nebula Sheds Light on Stellar Secrets The cosmos never ceases to amaze, and once again, the James Webb Space Telescope has gifted us a glimpse into its mysteries. Fresh off its recent capture of the Southern Ring Nebula, Webb has now turned its gaze towards Messier 57, commonly known as the Ring Nebula. This time, the telescope's lens has unraveled intricate details within the planetary nebula, shedding light on the delicate intricacies of dying stars and their cosmic journey. Barely a month has passed since Webb treated us to the mesmerizing Southern Ring Nebula, and now, in an encore performance, it delivers a fresh portrayal of the Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57 or M57. This nebula, a product of a dying star's outer layers being cast into space, is revealed in its full splendor through the lens of the James Webb Space Telescope. The image captures an intricate tapestry of structures, painting a vivid picture