1.
Astronomers Discover “Young
Jupiter” Exoplanet:
The
GPI (Gemini Planet Imager) has discovered a new planet that is sort of like
cousin to Jupiter. This planet has been named 51 Eridani b and has the
strongest methane signature ever detected in the unknown world. It is a very
important discovery as it shows the different stages of planet formation. This is
GPI’s first planet discovery. GPI is different from other planetary observers
as it recognises planets from the methane signature, whereas others, such as
NASA’s Kepler Space Observatory identify them by the “loss of starlight as the
planet passes in front of its star”. That implies that if the observatory sees
a block in the rays of starlight, they observe the celestial body and conclude whether
the celestial body is a planet or not.
2.
Perseid Meteor Shower:
2015
has by far been the best year yet for viewing the Perseid meteor shower. It lasted
4 days, but it looked the most stunning on the 14th due to the clear
moonless night.
Click the link below to watch a time-lapse of the meteor shower.
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/13/travel/perseid-video-shower/#
Click the link below to watch a time-lapse of the meteor shower.
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/08/13/travel/perseid-video-shower/#