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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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Jun 9, 2022Jun 2022

Posted by euG5555
Sir Issac Newton said that space moves through matter freely without friction. By moving through space, you experience momentum, change in momentum lags behind the change in velocity. The momentum of an object applies pressure on the object stopping ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 3, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
Did you know that you can see Venus in the daytime? It's difficult because of that tiny speck of light getting lost in a vast sky but easy if you have a guide. On the evening of October 9th, and of course before the sun sets, look to the ...
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All Things Astronomy
Oct 20, 2020Oct 2020

Posted by Hathacat
Cygnus: Bubble and Crescent These clouds of gas and dust drift through rich star fields along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy toward the high flying constellation Cygnus. Caught within the telescopic field of view are the Soap Bubble (lower left)...
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Jul 10, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by starwatcher-al
This morning with NEOWISE. The sky was starting to lighten up a bit. A few clouds make for a more interesting picture. The comet seemed to be a little dimmer so if you're going to look for it get out there.
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Apr 10, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by HumanistJohn
It's better to take a photo of the moon when it's not full. When the moon is full, the sun hits it pretty msh straight on so there are no shadows. Shadows highlight detail. 1/1600 sec. f/6.3 421mm ISO 617
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Mar 17, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by Druvius
Polaris is still a scientific mystery:
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 28, 2019Jun 2019

Posted by Hathacat
Pluto joke. Why not.
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All Things Astronomy
Jan 28, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by VineetHonkan
So I've been reading up Isro a Personal History, and it is really interesting. It's about a person named R Aravamudan who was one of the initial scientists chosen by Mr. Sarabhai for the ISRO project. It's an interesting read about how India became a...
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All Things Astronomy
Jan 24, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by AmmaRE007
This Week’s Sky: January 21 – 28 Posted on January 21, 2019 By Gary Seronik Venus and Jupiter meet and greet in the morning sky. Venus has been creeping up on Jupiter for weeks, and this morning is “closest approach” as it ...
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All Things Astronomy
Aug 4, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by Spooner
I'm heading out to Joshua Tree National Park on Friday, August 10th, with my son (13 yrs old) to hike, bike, and at night... watch the Perseid meteor shower and look through my new telescope (Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible)! If ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 5, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Where were you 6 years ago? Venus Crosses the Sun for Last Time Until 2117
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All Things Astronomy
May 9, 2018May 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Space-loving friends: I've been trying to contain my excitement but I'm going to burst if I don't geek out publicly (among friends). Serendipitously, I happen to be in Orlando, FL at the moment and there's a SpaceX launch re-scheduled for tomorrow ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 6, 2018May 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Friends: please chime in with your opinions on this. ://youtu.be/c5WP3gcjJ9M
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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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