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Christos Doudoulakis, PhD

@csath.bsky.social

PhD in High Energy Physics - Freelance Writer (Physics, Maths, Pop. Sci.) - Stormchaser - Founding Member of the Greek team of TLE chasers - Photographer - Teacher / https://doudoulakis.blogspot.com/

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This is a real timelapse video of the Moon transiting in front of the Earth.

It was captured by the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft in November 2022 while flying at it's furthest point from the Earth.
The video covers about 3.75 hours of real time. ๐Ÿ”ญ๐Ÿงช

11.02.2026 15:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 330    ๐Ÿ” 110    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
Thunderstorm at night, over the sea

Thunderstorm at night, over the sea

GC lightning from a mountain on Evia isl. at night. Sea on the foreground.

GC lightning from a mountain on Evia isl. at night. Sea on the foreground.

Thunderstorm at night over the sea with some tree branches on the foreground

Thunderstorm at night over the sea with some tree branches on the foreground

GC lightning stemming from wind turbines on top of the mountains of Evia isl. at night. Sea on the foreground.

GC lightning stemming from wind turbines on top of the mountains of Evia isl. at night. Sea on the foreground.

#Thunderstorms some hours ago, from E. Attica, Greece, looking east towards Evia isl.

12.02.2026 03:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cool! Far from lights (and humans ๐Ÿ˜…) Can't wait for your shots from there!

10.02.2026 18:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes please! โ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธ

09.02.2026 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It seems we've traded seasons. Here, we are experiencing one of the warmest winters ever (till now it's the 2nd since 1850s).

09.02.2026 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Another monster with guns and "power".

09.02.2026 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ก and I'm sure this is everyday routine for these monsters with guns.

09.02.2026 09:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If the rest of the area (out of the port) is relatively dark, you might "save" it. If the port lights are led, I would search for another location. Also the access to the point is another problematic thing. I hope you will find a great spot eventually!

01.02.2026 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You need fast lens, this is one thing for sure. f/n with n under 2.0. I use lenses with f/1.4. Then, a dark location, without lights, clouds and moonless nights are ideal. Fast exposures are ideal (under 5'') or video (~25fps). ISO depends on the darkness of your location and the exposure time.

01.02.2026 13:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The second connects to the cloud too (to the existing leading jet). So, it seems more like a GJ. But I prefer to leave that to experts. I want to learn more about it too. The secondary jets/trolls usually look as if they have no connection to the cloud, so I'm not so sure.

31.01.2026 11:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I hope that too. It's very interesting. It looks as a "re-brightening" of the GJ through the "still open plasma pathway".

31.01.2026 11:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hmm or maybe not. You are right, there is a second GJ (looks like) appearing *after* the trailing jet of the first. That's interesting! I will search more about it. Looks like the "re-brightening" in sprite events.

31.01.2026 11:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Me neither. It is the trailing jet which appears after the primary, fully developed jet. From space it is so clear and sharp. It indeed looks like a "double GJ".

31.01.2026 11:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a beauty! Gigantic jets stem from the thundercloud's top and reach the lower ionosphere. They are ~80 km tall ๐Ÿคฉ

31.01.2026 10:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh yes! Fantastic capture! Thank you!

31.01.2026 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw what happened and I have no words. I hope... you know what I hope. They should arrest and ... this gang. All of them. There will be no peace without justice. I hope that they will see their end approaching and to know that they can do nothing to avoid it.

24.01.2026 23:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Was about time. Too late though. But, better late than never.

24.01.2026 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lovely frame. I love the color, the mood and the details of the branches

22.01.2026 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A map with spots of successful observations of the aurora on Jan. 19, 2026 from Greek-based observers. Also, there is a grey area on the map, pointing out where cloud coverage was significant thus making aurora observation not possible.

A map with spots of successful observations of the aurora on Jan. 19, 2026 from Greek-based observers. Also, there is a grey area on the map, pointing out where cloud coverage was significant thus making aurora observation not possible.

This is a #map with spots of successful observations from Greek-based observers, of the #aurora on Jan. 19, 2026. At least 10 people have photos from that night ๐Ÿคฉ #geomagnetic #storm

21.01.2026 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yannis Manesis ฮ— ฮผฮฑฮณฮนฮบฮฎ ฯƒฯ„ฮนฮณฮผฮฎ ฯŒฯ€ฮฟฯ… ฯ„ฮฟ ฮ’ฯŒฯฮตฮนฮฟ ฮฃฮญฮปฮฑฯ‚ ฮตฮผฯ†ฮฑฮฝฮฏฯƒฯ„ฮทฮบฮต ฯƒฯ„ฮทฮฝ ฮšฮญฯฮบฯ…ฯฮฑ ฯ„ฮฟ ฮฒฯฮฌฮดฯ… ฯ„ฮทฯ‚ 19ฮทฯ‚ ฮ™ฮฑฮฝฮฟฯ…ฮฑฯฮฏฮฟฯ… 2026, ฮฑฯ€ฮฟฯ„ฮญฮปฮตฯƒฮผฮฑ ฮนฯƒฯ‡ฯ…ฯฮฎฯ‚ ฮณฮตฯ‰ฮผฮฑฮณฮฝฮทฯ„ฮนฮบฮฎฯ‚ ฮบฮฑฯ„ฮฑฮนฮณฮฏฮดฮฑฯ‚ ฮตฯ€ฮนฯ€ฮญฮดฮฟฯ… G4. ฮ ฮฟฯฯ†ฯ…ฯฮญฯ‚ ฮผฮตฮณฮฑฮปฮตฮนฯŽฮดฮตฮนฯ‚ ฮบฮฟฯ…ฯฯ„ฮฏฮฝฮตฯ‚ ฯ†ฯ‰ฯ„ฯŒฯ‚...

#Aurora down to 40 deg.latitude last night. Many have captured it in N.Greece from Corfu, the outskirts of Thessaloniki & Serres at least.

Photo from #Corfu, #Greece: www.facebook.com/yannismanesi...

@vincentledvina.bsky.social @tamithaskov.bsky.social @spaceweatherlive.com @solarham.bsky.social

20.01.2026 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
red sprites at night, on a starry sky with clouds and the flash of the parent lightning below. At the bottom one can observe the mountains of Evia isl. The observer is on E. Attica, Greece, looking eastwards.

red sprites at night, on a starry sky with clouds and the flash of the parent lightning below. At the bottom one can observe the mountains of Evia isl. The observer is on E. Attica, Greece, looking eastwards.

My first #red #sprites capture for 2026, over the #thunderstorms at #Lesvos isl., E Aegean Sea, some hours ago โšก

PS. You can always check our paper on observations of #TLEs from Greek-based observers: www.mdpi.com/2673-4931/26...

11.01.2026 02:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Maybe he is now. There is always room for these in trump's gang.

10.01.2026 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No f* words for this ๐Ÿคฌ

09.01.2026 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The โ€œprosecute the former regime at every levelโ€ candidate has my vote in 2028.

07.01.2026 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 86944    ๐Ÿ” 21364    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1618    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1510

wow, this is great! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

07.01.2026 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Flying over the Martian North Pole aboard
@esa.int's Mars Express orbiter by @stim3on.bsky.social

07.01.2026 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

bold statement for a flat-earther

06.01.2026 18:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Easy.

Soft drinks+fast food = cancer + premature death risk

Streaming = Useless. Going outdoors,enjoying nature,reading,creating

Always Samsung > Apple (Batterygate etc)

Never buy any 100% el. car. Money thrown out of the window

USA? What todo in a dictatorship?Being k1lled,sh0t or arrested?

04.01.2026 11:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

First of all, 37 ELVES events is nothing. We have captured dozens of ELVES events in just 1 night session. Secondly it's the ill correlation with the "tectonic plates" and the, in fact, non-justification for that. Thirdly, rhetorical question, who referred this paper and concluded that "it's ok"?

01.01.2026 10:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

WHAT?! I can't really believe this is actually a paper. 37 events??? WHAT?! This is a joke really. I re-checked my calendar just in case it is April's 1st and not January. This is not real! Happy New Year Simeon! :-) Sorry for my reaction but this is not real.

01.01.2026 10:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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