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What is an Airfoil? An airfoil is a specialised 2D shape that efficiently produces the maximum lift for a fluid flowing across it.

Tip: Be sure to turn on ZenMode using the button on right side of the like button for a better reading experience #Day 0 27th May Post my JEE exam on 26th, we set off from Vizag on 27th afternoon, headed to our base camp, Vizianagaram. This time, there were only the four of us(my sister, our parents & me). It took us a while to gather our stuff & load them into the car.

Imagine landing in a place where no one has ever set foot before. A place where the sun never rises and the temperature is always below freezing. A place where water ice and other treasures are hidden beneath the dust. That’s exactly what Chandrayaan-3 is aiming to do by landing on the lunar south pole. Chandrayaan-3: India’s third lunar mission. What is it, why it’s important, and how does it work? Read on to find out everything about Chandrayaan-3. So, buckle up and get ready for a journey to the moon!

The Manhattan Project Why the US joined the race to build a nuclear weapon?

Day 0 25th May My first-year exams were finished in the morning and after packing our clothes and gear, we began the journey to our basecamp, Vizianagaram. We stayed the night at our grandparents’ place, where we were given homemade sweets and other goodies to eat along the journey.

Unveiling the Cosmic Abyss Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the veil of the universe? Hidden in the depths of space, a mind-boggling phenomenon awaits: The Black Hole. Join me on a thrilling journey as we unravel the secrets of these enigmatic cosmic entities. Get ready for an adventure that defies the laws of physics and challenges the boundaries of our understanding.

On a cold August night in 2018, as I sat on my house’s rooftop and gazed up at the night sky whichfascinated me for reasons unknown, wondering how insignificant we were in the universe, a brainwave struck. You see, I desperately wanted something to peer closer into the vast expanse of the universe, to take a closer look at stars, nebulae and galaxies which appear to be the size of a speck of dust.

A distinguished scientist –Bertrand Russell gave a public lecture on astronomy. He explained how the Earth orbits the Sun and the Sun, in turn, orbits the vast collection of stars called our galaxy. At the end of his lecture, an old lady stood up and said “What you have told us is nonsense. The world is a flat plate supported on the back of a tortoise.” The scientist gave a smile before replying “And what is the tortoise standing on?” “You’re very clever young man very very clever,” said the old lady. “But its turtles all the way down!”. Most people would find the idea of Earth standing on a tortoise pillar rather amusing. But how can we say that we know better? How have we come to know that the Earth is Geoid in shape? Let us find out.

A telescope can make a great gift to your loved ones. If used carefully, it could last them a lifetime. It can open a portal to the universe and provide a lifetime of enjoyment. However, just as there is no perfect car, there is no ‘perfect telescope’. Instead, you should choose based on your interests. So here’s a complete guide into the uncharted world of Telescopes.