skrishna

skrishna, 8 months ago to space

Morning!! I'm following the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission -- the sample container is scheduled to touch down in Utah at 10:55 am ET/8:55 am MT. So far everything has gone smoothly.

The sample return container separated from the spacecraft a couple of hours ago. The larger spacecraft has a new mission now, called OSIRIS-APEX and is journeying on to study the asteroid Apophis.

#space #science #nasa #osirisrex

alexwitze, 8 months ago to random

Everything is looking good for the #OSIRISREX sample return this morning. The media tent at Dugway is hopping.

skrishna, 6 months ago to space

Weird, mysterious structures within the Earth’s mantle may be remnants of another planet #space #science #scicomm #womeninstem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4J_r0f0-Zs

skrishna, 8 months ago to Iceland

Lunchtime reading: THE SIX by my friend Loren Grush and the best bowl of soup I have ever had.

#iceland #travel #books #reading

skrishna, 7 months ago to science

Do you listen to Science Friday? If so, you might hear a familiar voice this week — I’m guest hosting!! Gearing up for a day of recording. #science #scicomm

skrishna, 8 months ago to Starfield

If you listen to NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, you might hear a familiar voice today talking about #Starfield!

https://www.npr.org/2023/09/21/1197954178/pop-culture-happy-hour-draft-09-21-2023

#videogames #gaming #npr

skrishna, 4 months ago to space

Scientists using JWST snapped this stunning photo of the center of the Milky Way, and there are some intriguing mysteries hiding within it.

#space #science #jwst

https://youtu.be/PGEK4goB4Zc

MsHearthWitch, 7 months ago to StarTrek

@skrishna Firstly, I was so happy to hear the positive update regarding your eyesight recently! Second, been enjoying the heck out of your book.

And now a question... Have you heard of any new Star Trek books, either Strange New Worlds or Discovery, in the pipeline? Feels like forever since that great SNW book and I'm so eager for more!

I keep checking the memory alpha website, but they don't even have a SNW book section :ablobcatcry:

#StarTrek

Loerwyn, 5 months ago to random

@skrishna Swapna! I started your Stargazing book today and it's a lovely little read. I love how you've opened it up to other cultures and I'm learning from that.
I'm going to have to look into the bit about the "dark side of the Moon", that sounded interesting.

skrishna, 6 months ago to knitting

Hanging out on sleeve island for awhile #knitting @knitting

skrishna, 8 months ago to random

I AM BACK and oh my god I have so much work to do haha sob

skrishna, 8 months ago to space

What did our sun look like when it was just a tiny baby? A new JWST photo gives us a clue!

#JWST #space #science #scicomm #nasa #womeninstem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNFeWoOlAMA

skrishna, 7 months ago to space

Hubble observed the globular cluster Terzan 12, returning a stunning photo -- but why are so many of the stars red? Let's dive into what we're seeing here:

#space #science #scicomm #hubble #womeninstem

https://youtu.be/JZoqQNF8BZM

skrishna, 7 months ago to random

I actually posted reviews of the books I read in September which hasn't happened for like 5+ years (mostly because I haven't read enough books in a month to justify writing one)

https://swapna.beehiiv.com/p/september-2023-book-recommendations

#books #reading

skrishna, 5 months ago to random

I'm taking a break from space videos through the end of the year BUT I will be back in the new year with a lot more stuff!! I just needed to give myself some time off.

Loerwyn, 8 months ago to random

Yay!! My copy of @skrishna 's book arrived and it's so tiny and cute

skrishna, 8 months ago to random

Morning everyone!! We have beautiful, crisp fall weather right now here in PA and it's giving me life