@science.socialOn Jan 18, 2025, the Full Moon occulted Mars in a rare alignment. This happens when the Moon passes directly in front of the Red Planet, allowing astronomers to study lunar transitions and atmospheric clarity. A stunning display of orbital mechanics. #space #astronomy #astrophysics
@science.socialRoots on a Rotating Planet: This long-exposure composite captures star trails as concentric arcs around the celestial pole. It’s a stunning visual lesson in celestial mechanics, showing how Earth’s axial spin shapes our view of the cosmos. #astronomy #space #astrophysics
@science.socialThe Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the largest member of our Local Group, spanning 220,000 light-years. Accompanied by satellites M32 and M110, it offers vital data on galactic evolution, stellar populations, and dark matter distribution. #space #astronomy #astrophysics
@science.socialMoon, Mars, and the Milky Way align in this rare celestial view. Shot during a lunar eclipse, the dimmed Moon reveals Mars at peak brightness alongside the galaxy’s dusty core—a perfect look at our solar system’s place in the galactic plane. #space #astronomy #astrophysics
@ladisuva.bsky.socialÁlvaro’s thesis explores accretion disks around black holes and neutron stars.
At LaDIS, theoretical physics and computational models help study extreme environments in the universe 🌌
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@stellarvisions.bsky.socialUn aperçu fascinant de la comète NEOWISE en infrarouge. 🌌🌠
@garym6942.bsky.socialSince Star Trek began sending its crews out to explore strange new worlds 60 years ago, it has both imagined and inspired new concepts for travel across the vast distances of space. theconversation.com/star-trek-us... via @uk.theconversation.com #astrophysics #science #SciChat #StarTrekDay
@stellarvisions.bsky.socialL'évolution fascinante d'une supernova, de son cœur éclatant à son explosion spectaculaire. 🌌✨
@science.socialSardinia Sunset: Earth science in action. Rayleigh scattering disperses short wavelengths, leaving vibrant reds and oranges, while atmospheric refraction compresses the solar disk. These observations are key to climate modeling. #astrophysics #physics #spaceexploration
@science.socialBarnard 228, the Dark Wolf Nebula in Lupus, is a dense molecular cloud 500 light-years away. This cosmic dust obscures background light and serves as a vital nursery for star formation within the Milky Way. #space #astronomy #astrophysics
@stellarvisions.bsky.socialLa comète Rosetta révèle ses jets avec grâce dans l'immensité de l'espace. 🌌✨
@science.socialCapturing a 2% lunar crescent reveals the challenge of high-contrast imaging near the solar horizon. This sliver appears at a narrow angular distance from the Sun, often showcasing earthshine against the limb.
@science.socialThe MAGIC telescopes on La Palma detect high-energy gamma rays via blue Cherenkov light. This long exposure captures a Perseid meteor alongside the 17m reflectors—a link between our atmosphere and the deep cosmos. #Astronomy #Astrophysics #NASA #Perseids #MAGICtelescope
@rootnationen.bsky.socialThe Day That Changed Everything: Scientists Have Uncovered a Stunning Mystery Behind the Origin of Our Moon #MoonOrigin #SpaceScience #Astrophysics #EarthAndMoon #CosmicCollision
@garym6942.bsky.socialHow gravitational waves could help detect Star Trek-style warp drive spaceships - Warp speed, Scotty! theconversation.com/how-gravitat... via
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@freegardener.bsky.socialA tiny black hole inside a star could survive for billions of years by feeding on dark matter, creating a detectable #Astrophysics #DarkMatter #BlackHoles #HawkingRadiation
@science.socialSpiral galaxy NGC 6744 is a grand design spiral 30 million light-years away in Pavo. Larger than the Milky Way at 175,000 light-years across, its structure offers key insights into galactic evolution and stellar dynamics.
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