Notes and Study material for Exams
The Solar System consists of the Sun and its eight main planets, their satellites, asteroids, comets, meteors and other dwarf planets. The Sun is at the one of the two “centers” of The Solar System and the planets revolving around it in elliptical orbits. The sun is in the centre of the solar system. It … Read more
Weather forecast There are two ways for weather forcasting: Short-range forecasting Meteorologists can make somewhat longer-term forecasts (those for 6, 12, 24, or even 48 hours) with considerable skill because they are able to measure and predict atmospheric conditions for large areas by computer. Using models that apply their accumulated expert knowledge quickly, accurately, and … Read more
Lunar Eclipse A lunar eclipse happens at a Full Moon, when the Moon’s tilted orbit brings it into the Earth’s shadow, which can then be seen cast onto the Moon. While not as spectacular as a total Solar Eclipse, a lunar eclipse is much easier to see; and a total lunar eclipse is an amazing … Read more
Launch: October 22, 2008 Site: Satish Dhavan Space Centre, Sriharikota The objectives of the programme were: To develop and orbit a spacecraft around moon using an Indian-made launch vehicle. To prepare a three-dimensional atlas of both the near and the far side of the moon. Chemical and mineralogical mapping of the entire lunar surface. To … Read more