Using a tracker for motion and mobile controls for exposure transitions, Dorje Angchuk succeeded in capturing a seamless sequence of the Earth's rotation. Listen to Story Indian astronomer Dorje ...
Approximately, the satellite was launched into an orbit that is highly elliptical- 170kms above Earth at its nearest approach (perigee) and 36,500kms at its farthest approach from Earth (apogee).
Researchers have discovered an Earth-like planet with such an eccentric orbit that it swoops in and out of its habitable zone throughout its year. Though the super-Earth could theoretically be ...