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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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Feb 22, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by BirdMan1
THE VIDEO!!!
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Feb 23, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by Hathacat
Size comparison
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Feb 23, 2021Feb 2021

Posted by Hathacat
I find that I am not coming on as often. Would someone prefer to take over this group? I feel like a bad parent!
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Mar 3, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by Hathacat
How big Andromeda would be in our sky if we could see it all.
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Mar 5, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by Hathacat
NGC 2217 is a barred spiral galaxy located 83 million light years from here in the constellation of Canis Major.
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Mar 5, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by FearlessFly
Astronomically hard: French stargazers hunt for meteorite the size of apricot The space debris was spotted falling to Earth near Bordeaux but astronomer admits to ‘needle in a haystack’ search
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Mar 11, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by dalefvictor
There was a post showing the Anrromeda Galaxy in relation to the Milky Way. This is the article that goes with that picture and there is another that shows the Galaxies are starting to merge now.
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Mar 18, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by Hathacat
The Twin Jet Nebula, or PN M2-9, is a striking example of a bipolar planetary nebula. Bipolar planetary nebulae are formed when the central object is not a single star, but a binary system. Article also said they thought this one is only 1200 years ...
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Mar 18, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by Hathacat
Just so you know!
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Mar 22, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by EarnestEccentric
Jupiter is much different than most of us realize
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Mar 26, 2021Mar 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
A new NOVA has appeared in the constellation Cassiopeia. Here is the link to the article in Sky and Telescope.
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Apr 16, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Hathacat
Rhea, Saturn's second largest moon and Epimetheus, the smaller moon to the right, against the backdrop of Saturn, its rings, and ring shadows.
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Apr 16, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Hathacat
The portrait features the giant nebula NGC 2014 and its neighbour NGC 2020 which together form part of a vast star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud
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Apr 18, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Robecology
Simpler space suits. Simpler rocketry. Smarter-simpler...Occam'a Razor principle applied with vigor;
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Apr 20, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
Hello there! My name is Venus and I'm starting to appear in your evening skies. Look closely at the photo and you can see me poking my light through the haze of the western sky. If you want to catch a glimpse of me start looking about 20 minutes ...
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Apr 21, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Hathacat
Comet Lovejoy disjointed tail caused by solar winds
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Apr 21, 2021Apr 2021

Posted by Hathacat
In 1572, Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe observed & studied the explosion of a star that became known as Tycho's supernova.
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May 4, 2021May 2021

Posted by Mooolah
LINKA meteor shower will light up the night sky this week
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May 10, 2021May 2021

Posted by Hathacat
A high-resolution enhanced color view of Pluto's moon Charon.
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May 10, 2021May 2021

Posted by levan
Our observable universe is 13.8 billion years old. It’s about 93 billion light years in diameter. It contains at least 200 billion galaxies and over 700 quintillion planets. As of now, over 4,300 exoplanets has been confirmed. They’re called ...
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May 12, 2021May 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
Hey folks, Venus here again. If you have not had a chance to check me out after sunset these past 3 weeks, Tonight would be a great opportunity. Use your binoculars after sunset and you will see me and an extra added attraction. The Earth's moon will...
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May 15, 2021May 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
The moon tonight, enlarge the photo for some detail. Taken with a 3 in. scope and Nikon camera.
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May 17, 2021May 2021

Posted by BirdMan1
James Webb Telescope Last Testing:
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May 21, 2021May 2021

Posted by starwatcher-al
Fyi - article about next weeks lunar eclipse. I hope everybody can get up and see it. yeah, I know it's early in the morning.
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May 26, 2021May 2021

Posted by Hathacat
known as NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula
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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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