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RGB color composite from the Titan (T-86) Flyby (Rev172).

These images were taken on September 26, 2012 and received on Earth September 28, 2012. The camera was pointing toward TITAN at approximately 119,659 miles (192,572 kilometers) away, and the images were taken using the CL1, RED, GRN and VIO filters.

Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI / composite by Val Klavans

RGB color composite from the Titan (T-86) Flyby (Rev172). These images were taken on September 26, 2012 and received on Earth September 28, 2012. The camera was pointing toward TITAN at approximately 119,659 miles (192,572 kilometers) away, and the images were taken using the CL1, RED, GRN and VIO filters. Credit: NASA / JPL / SSI / composite by Val Klavans

Incomplete Halo - From Val Klavans - https://flic.kr/p/dfiyke

13.04.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
This image, courtesy of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), captures the glow of distant stars within NGC 5264, a dwarf galaxy located just over 15 million light-years away in the constellation of Hydra (The Sea Serpent).

Dwarf galaxies like NGC 5264 typically possess around a billion stars β€” just 1 percent of the number of stars found within the Milky Way. They are usually found orbiting other larger galaxies such as our own, and are thought to form from the material left over from the messy formation of their larger cosmic relatives.

NGC 5264 clearly possesses an irregular shape β€” unlike the more common spiral or elliptical galaxies β€” with knots of blue star formation. Astronomers believe that this is due to the gravitational interactions between NGC 5264 and other galaxies nearby. These past flirtations sparked the formation of new generations of stars, which now glow in bright shades of blue.

Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA

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This image, courtesy of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS), captures the glow of distant stars within NGC 5264, a dwarf galaxy located just over 15 million light-years away in the constellation of Hydra (The Sea Serpent). Dwarf galaxies like NGC 5264 typically possess around a billion stars β€” just 1 percent of the number of stars found within the Milky Way. They are usually found orbiting other larger galaxies such as our own, and are thought to form from the material left over from the messy formation of their larger cosmic relatives. NGC 5264 clearly possesses an irregular shape β€” unlike the more common spiral or elliptical galaxies β€” with knots of blue star formation. Astronomers believe that this is due to the gravitational interactions between NGC 5264 and other galaxies nearby. These past flirtations sparked the formation of new generations of stars, which now glow in bright shades of blue. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Solar System Exploration, and Astrophysics. Goddard plays a leading role in NASA’s accomplishments by contributing compelling scientific knowledge to advance the Agency’s mission. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Find us on Instagram

Hubble Spots an Irregular Island in a Sea of Space - From Goddard Space Flight Center - https://flic.kr/p/LyjFrF

17.03.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This colour enhanced image shows the real colours of the Moon, predominantly the lunar maria. The maria were formed by ancient basaltic flood volcanic eruptions that once covered low lying regions in a thick, nearly flat layer of solidified magma. 

The image is a mosaic of 24 panels taken with the ToUCam's 640x480 resolution. Each panel is a stack of 500 1/1000s frames, which provided for very low noise levels. The result was then heavily colour saturated and a copy of the original image was added as luminosity layer. 

The result is a lunar mineral map which clearly shows the distribution of titanium minerals on the lunar surface. 
Mare basalts are generally grouped into three series based on their major element chemistry: high-Ti basalts, low-Ti basalts, and very Low-Ti basalts. While these groups were once thought to be distinct based on the Apollo samples, global remote sensing data from the Clementine mission now shows that there is a continuum of titanium concentrations between these end members, and that the high-titanium concentrations are the least abundant. TiO2 abundances can reach up to 15 wt% for mare basalts, whereas most terrestrial basalts have abundances much less than 4 wt%.

This colour enhanced image shows the real colours of the Moon, predominantly the lunar maria. The maria were formed by ancient basaltic flood volcanic eruptions that once covered low lying regions in a thick, nearly flat layer of solidified magma. The image is a mosaic of 24 panels taken with the ToUCam's 640x480 resolution. Each panel is a stack of 500 1/1000s frames, which provided for very low noise levels. The result was then heavily colour saturated and a copy of the original image was added as luminosity layer. The result is a lunar mineral map which clearly shows the distribution of titanium minerals on the lunar surface. Mare basalts are generally grouped into three series based on their major element chemistry: high-Ti basalts, low-Ti basalts, and very Low-Ti basalts. While these groups were once thought to be distinct based on the Apollo samples, global remote sensing data from the Clementine mission now shows that there is a continuum of titanium concentrations between these end members, and that the high-titanium concentrations are the least abundant. TiO2 abundances can reach up to 15 wt% for mare basalts, whereas most terrestrial basalts have abundances much less than 4 wt%.

A lunar mineral map - Titanium distribution on the lunar surface - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/attdMF

16.03.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Foxes are invading our foundations, and they're becoming facility directors.

15.03.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think sometimes

14.03.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cassini WAC RGB view taken on 2012-05-21.

Distance: 194 000 km
Phase angle: 164 deg

Cassini WAC RGB view taken on 2012-05-21. Distance: 194 000 km Phase angle: 164 deg

W1716308016 - From Gordan Ugarković (ugordan.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/e7Z4RS

14.03.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

's why I don't let anyone know I have this phone during job hours.

13.03.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As in the animal, everyone is a rat if you take into question the supposed nonexistent "ISD"

13.03.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's a rat in the lab lol

13.03.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This image shows the core region of the Rho Ophiuchi Complex, centered around the prominent blue reflection nebula IC 4603. This is one of the nearest star forming regions and the intricacies of the dense interstellar dust clouds in the area provide a spectacular display of light and shade; the contrasting hues making this one of the most dramatic and colourful patches of the entire night sky.

Even the brightest parts of this dusty nebulousity is barely noticeable when viewed through large amateur telescopes. This deep exposure brings out the full splendour of the scene and shows the delicately swirling clouds like an expressionist painting on a giant interstellar canvas. 

The bright star is 7.9 magnitude SAO184376 which is the main source of light for the blue reflection nebula. The contrasting red areas are primarily illuminated by the red supergiant star Antares, which lies just outside the field of view. 
Antares has been referred to as the heart of the scorpion since antiquity, and we now know that it is one of the largest stars in existence.

The dense nebulousity blocks the usual sprawling star fields that are normally seen near the galactic plane. Instead the area is littered with dim reddish stars, which are typically very young T Tauri stars. Such stars are among the youngest visible stars with masses comparable to our Sun. Because they have only recently condensed out of the surrounding molecular clouds their core temperatures are not yet high enough for hydro...

This image shows the core region of the Rho Ophiuchi Complex, centered around the prominent blue reflection nebula IC 4603. This is one of the nearest star forming regions and the intricacies of the dense interstellar dust clouds in the area provide a spectacular display of light and shade; the contrasting hues making this one of the most dramatic and colourful patches of the entire night sky. Even the brightest parts of this dusty nebulousity is barely noticeable when viewed through large amateur telescopes. This deep exposure brings out the full splendour of the scene and shows the delicately swirling clouds like an expressionist painting on a giant interstellar canvas. The bright star is 7.9 magnitude SAO184376 which is the main source of light for the blue reflection nebula. The contrasting red areas are primarily illuminated by the red supergiant star Antares, which lies just outside the field of view. Antares has been referred to as the heart of the scorpion since antiquity, and we now know that it is one of the largest stars in existence. The dense nebulousity blocks the usual sprawling star fields that are normally seen near the galactic plane. Instead the area is littered with dim reddish stars, which are typically very young T Tauri stars. Such stars are among the youngest visible stars with masses comparable to our Sun. Because they have only recently condensed out of the surrounding molecular clouds their core temperatures are not yet high enough for hydro...

IC 4603 - The Turbulent Heart of the Scorpion - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/nc8HRG

13.03.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's been raining a lot recently.
Even though I'm god knows how many km below ground, I can still somehow smell the petrichor.

Nobody else seems to, it's won me quite a few bets.

13.03.2025 06:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I couldn't sleep tonight.

13.03.2025 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Since @goldentony348.bsky.social has their thing, I found an account I'm interested in. Expect your feed to be a lot more spacious.

12.03.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You're not prepared for what you find in a strangers search history.

12.03.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like something a fox would say.

11.03.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I bet it isn't easy with paws instead of hands 🦊🦊

11.03.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@goldentony348.bsky.social where's your suspicions fox reposts?

11.03.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's so dead on this app.

11.03.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Where'd everyone go?

11.03.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The stars of Avalon. Taken last night here in Glastonbury.

27.02.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2319    πŸ” 168    πŸ’¬ 39    πŸ“Œ 5

You DIDN'T get a few weeks off for new year? Thought that came with the employment package.

19.02.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely stunning one-in-a-million-shot... the best photograph of 2024...

19.02.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I'm bored at work again. Which is strange, because this is the last place you'd expect to be bored.

19.02.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never underestimate your proximity to the nearest bee.

19.02.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Weird science:3

10.02.2025 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do anomalies in the market need to be contained?

06.02.2025 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

..Caw???

06.02.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Water is good for you! A fact I often forget.

26.01.2025 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hubble captured galaxy UGC 8091, 7 million light-years away in Virgo, resembling a sparkling snow globe

This "irregular galaxy" lacks spiral or elliptical structure

(Credit: NASA, ESA, Yumi Choi, Karoline Gilbert, Julianne Dalcanton)

16.01.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 145    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope everyone is doing okay..

17.01.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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