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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
Apr 28, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by dalefvictor
I found this interesting.
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 28, 2020Apr 2020

Posted by Mooolah
clouds here in Wisconsin =0{
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All Things Astronomy
May 24, 2020May 2020

Posted by starwatcher-al
This evening in the western sky. Venus and Mercury are joined by a very thin crescent moon.
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May 30, 2020May 2020

Posted by JuneSummerSky
Woo hoo! SpaceX NASA launch live updates: Launch a success as Dragon capsule separates from Falcon 9 rocket - The Washington Post
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Jun 4, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by HumanistJohn
Taken June 4th (handheld) 1 1/1600 sec f6.3 600mm ISO 250 2 1/1000 aec f6.3 600 nn ISO 200
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All Things Astronomy
Jun 15, 2020Jun 2020

Posted by Hathacat
An interaction of a small object embedded in Saturn’s F ring and material in the core of the ring is the likely cause of the disruption seen in this Cassini spacecraft image.
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Jul 1, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by FearlessFly
A Massive Star Has Seemingly Vanished from Space With No Explanation Astronomers are trying to figure out whether the star collapsed into a black hole without going supernova, or if it disappeared in a cloud
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 3, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by starwatcher-al
I really hate to sound like a broken record with comets as a few this spring have disappointed us and not lived up to expectations but here we go again. Maybe just possible, iffy, but we might see a comet this summer. Article ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 8, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by starwatcher-al
I saw comet NEOWISE this morning. It is low on the northeastern horizon. Looks to be about 2nd magnitude. I used 10 x 50 binoculars as the moonlight washes out the sky. It has about a 3 degree long tail. A nice looking comet. Tomorrow I'll try for a...
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All Things Astronomy
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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All Things Astronomy
Jul 10, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by starwatcher-al
The latest from Sky and Telescope on the comet.
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 15, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Hathacat
It's Saturn, Jupiter, and Sagittarius B2, the molecular cloud near the center of our Milky Way galaxy. This cloud is the "steam" you see coming out of the famous Teapot pattern in the constellation Sagittarius. indicated is the time it would take ...
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 17, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by yvilletom
The recent posts here on comets make the following relevant: Top 10 Reasons the Universe is Electric 9: Electric Comets | Space News Scott Douglas July 16, 2020 Through eight installments of this series, Top 10 Reasons the Universe is Electric, we...
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All Things Astronomy
Jul 19, 2020Jul 2020

Posted by Amzungu
LINKHope probe: UAE launches historic first mission to Mars - BBC News
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 14, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
The undefeated Carl Sagan
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 14, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by ScienceBiker
I love listening to Carl Sagan. His explanation of the Drake equation is among my favorites. Every time I watch it, I feel like I've been one of his university students, learning from the master professor. Advance to 2.39
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 16, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Near Earth object hunters (asteroid hunters) aren't paid enough! This object was discovered just ONE day before it passed us at about half the distance between Earth and moon.
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 16, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Inspired by a post of a John Lennon quote about being told we are small when we are born... among the very best from Neil. Invest the 4 min to watch this.
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 17, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Astronomy Day is this Saturday, April 21. Find an event near you! PS. April 22 also happens to be Earth Day
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 17, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by vcg1234
Life on Venus?? Shameless plug for a former colleague and friend from graduate school - his enthusiasm about life elsewhere is really fun to listen to. Take 5 minutes to listen. It's fun! Star Trek AND Star Wars sound bites.
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All Things Astronomy
Apr 27, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by TrailRider
Article about the new camera CaSSIS on the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter: It will eventually take images with resolutions less than 5 meters. Pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing them!
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All Things Astronomy
May 14, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Great picture of the planet Mars.
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All Things Astronomy
May 14, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Great picture of a hole! Ewww, I know I don't want to go in.
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
The Milky Way Galaxy is our home galaxy in the universe. It is a fairly typical barred spiral with four major arms in its disk, at least one spur, and a newly discovered outer arm. The galactic centre, which is located about 26,000 light-years from ...
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All Things Astronomy
May 15, 2018May 2018

Posted by AntaresRose
Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun making it the most distant in the solar system. This gas giant planet may have formed much closer to the Sun in early solar system history before migrating to its present position. Neptune Planet Profile ...
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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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