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Like NPR "All Things Considered" with a focus on astronomy and space topics to include... literally any object or phenomenon above Earth's atmosphere. (PLEASE abstain from posting anything about astrology)

Like NPR "All Things Considered" with a focus on astronomy and space topics to include... literally any object or phenomenon above Earth's atmosphere. (PLEASE abstain from posting anything about astrology)

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All Things Astronomy
Mar 21, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by NeverSure
neat theory, even if it's still easier to make them in a local oven ... Diamonds may stud Mercury’s crust Billions of years of impacts may have turned much of a graphite crust into precious gemstones
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All Things Astronomy
Feb 1, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
Hubble deep field. The Hubble Ultra Deep Field (in its eXtreme version) is the deepest view of the universe yet obtained … and will be, until JADES takes over. It stretches approximately 13 billion light-years and includes approximately...
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 1, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by starwatcher-al
In ancient times when a comet was spotted the skies it was seen as a harbinger of the death of the ruler, king or despot. Comet Atlas will grace our skies in May. Need I say anymore ?
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All Things Astronomy
Aug 4, 2019Aug 2019

Posted by Hathacat
The known exoplanets
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All Things Astronomy
May 17, 2019May 2019

Posted by Lukian
Hi all, I will be suspending or deleting my account here in a week or so. That means this group will need a new owner. If you wish to take responsibility for this group then send me a PM. I will reply in a couple of days to the one that will ...
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All Things Astronomy
Mar 12, 2019Mar 2019

Posted by Clarkefan
Returned from Chile. Nothing like seeing the LMC with the naked eye.
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All Things Astronomy
Jan 16, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Lukian
Astronomers discover first direct evidence of white dwarf stars solidifying into crystals The first direct evidence of white dwarf stars solidifying into crystals has been discovered by astronomers at the University of Warwick, and ...
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All Things Astronomy
Nov 6, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Lukian
Confirmed: Earth has 2 extra moons... more like orbiting dust clouds satellites. Earth has two extra, hidden 'moons' First spied in the 1960s, the huge dust clouds have now been confirmed—and may affect plans for future ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets. The Earth is the only planet in our solar system not to be named after a Greek or Roman deity. The Earth was formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago and is the ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman god of war, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
The planet Jupiter is the fifth planet out from the Sun, and is two and a half times more massive than all the other planets in the solar system combined. It is made primarily of gases and is therefore known as a “gas giant”. Facts Moons ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. While being visible to the naked eye, it was not recognised as a planet due to its dimness and slow orbit. Uranus became the first planet discovered with the use of a telescope. Uranus is tipped over on its ...
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Posted by starwatcher-alThe occultation of Mars on the 7th.

Posted by starwatcher-alThe occultation of Mars on the 7th.

Posted by starwatcher-alSolar minimum was in 2019 so the sun is ramping up in flares, spots and prominences.

Posted by starwatcher-alI missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22

Posted by starwatcher-alI missed the early phases of the eclipse but the clouds mostly left during totality. All in all a great eclipse. Next one is Nov. 8-22

Posted by RobecologyFor those following the JWST.

Posted by AnonySchmoose The post-launch set-up of the new James Webb telescope has gone very well.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken with Stellina (80 mm): M33 Triangulum Galaxy M1 Crab Nebula NGC281 Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia NGC 6992 Veil Nebula in Cygnus

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by HumanistJohnImages taken October 2nd 2021 with Stellina 1.

Posted by starwatcher-al Did you know that you can see Venus in the daytime?

Posted by starwatcher-alOne of these days I think that I'll figure out this Nikon.
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