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Space, science and wonder. Personal account. Views and opinions my own. Socials: https://mastodon.social/@mondinspace

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mondinspace, to science
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These four captivating photos were taken from space, offering breathtaking perspectives of our planet Earth. Each image provides a unique view that invites viewers to marvel at the beauty and complexity of our world from a perspective that few ever get to experience firsthand.

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mondinspace,
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As we celebrate Earth Day, let’s embrace it as a crucial reminder of our collective responsibility to preserve and protect our planet. It’s a day to reflect on the beauty and bounty that the Earth provides and to reaffirm our commitment to sustainability.

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mondinspace, to Astronomy
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April 8, 2024 marked the last total solar eclipse visible in North America for a decade. It was a unique opportunity for scientists and enthusiasts alike to observe and study the sun’s corona, as well as to experience the awe-inspiring phenomenon of day turning into night.

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#ICYMI: A recent #EHT image reveals strong magnetic fields spiraling from Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at our galaxy’s center. These fields resemble those around the M87 galaxy’s black hole, suggesting commonality among black holes. A hidden jet in Sagittarius A* is also hinted at.

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#EventHorizonTelescope #BlackHoles #BlackHoleImages #SagittariusA #M87 #SpaceNews #News #Space #Astrodon #Astronomy #Science

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In polarized light, a side-by-side image of supermassive black holes M87* and Sagittarius A* reveals similar magnetic field structures. This suggests universal features governing how black holes feed and launch jets.

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#EventHorizonTelescope #BlackHoles #BlackHoleImages #SagittariusA #M87 #SpaceNews #News #Space #Astrodon #Astronomy #Science

mondinspace, to mathematics
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Trying to fit π in a selfie is like squeezing into jeans post-Thanksgiving dinner—impossible! The first digit posed, but the rest? They photobombed and ran off the frame, leaving a 'pi'c that's 3.14% complete and 96.86% mystery.

Happy #PiDay!

#Pi #Mathematics #Math #PiOverload #InfinitePhotobomb #Mathstodon #Today #OnthisDay #OTD

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mondinspace, to news
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The , which made history by flying on another planet, has ended its mission after three years and dozens more flights than planned.

More information: https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9540/after-three-years-on-mars-nasas-ingenuity-helicopter-mission-ends/

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We salute you, , for your amazing achievements and your spirit of exploration. You have inspired us to reach for the stars and beyond. Farewell, brave flyer. You will always be remembered.

Learn more about Ingenuity and : https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

mondinspace, to aliens
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Someone on Twitter/X asked a very interesting question: “Why do you think we haven’t been visited by aliens yet?”

There are many possible answers to the Fermi paradox, which is the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial intelligence and the lack of evidence for it.

Read more:
• https://www.seti.org/fermi-paradox-0
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox

mondinspace, to Astronomy
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’s first science images will be released in 5 days!

’s Euclid is a space telescope that aims to explore the dark side of the universe. It will map the distribution and evolution of dark matter and dark energy, which make up most of the mass and energy in the cosmos.

mondinspace, to space
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The first engineering images from ’s mission are set to be released on Monday (July 31, 2023), which will provide new insights into the mysteries of the cosmos. The goal is to help us understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and how they impact the course of the universe.

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Stay up to date with the latest developments of ’s mission by visiting the official Euclid page and discover more about this exciting project and its groundbreaking discoveries: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid

mondinspace, to filmsFr
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Excited for .

J. Robert Oppenheimer is a theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons. Early reactions to the film have been visceral, to say the least. One of Christopher Nolan’s fellow filmmakers said, “It’s kind of a horror movie.”

mondinspace, to space
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Congratulations to the team that make up the mission on their successful launch! We can't wait to see what mysteries of the dark universe this space telescope will uncover.

For updates and more information, visit the official Euclid website: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid

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’s mission launched today on a rocket. The space telescope is headed to Sun-Earth L2, 1.5 million km from Earth, to survey the sky and uncover the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Below are actual launch and deployment photos.

For updates and more information, visit https://esa.int/euclid

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vicgrinberg, to Astro
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This one gives me shivers - 's trailer for mission which is to be launched in July.

▶️ https://youtu.be/-rHGTVJfcWI

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@vicgrinberg Exploring the unknown, the vast expanse of the universe, is a journey that fills us with awe and wonder. There's so much we have yet to comprehend. Our human curiosity drives us to seek answers to profound questions. The universe is an enigma, both beautiful and mysterious, inviting us to embark on an endless quest for knowledge. Gazing at the starry night sky, let the thrill of the unknown expand our understanding of existence.

mondinspace, to space
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As draws to a close, there's no better way to end it than by sharing the first-ever image of a .

Learn more:
https://eventhorizontelescope.org/press-release-april-10-2019-astronomers-capture-first-image-black-hole

Latest information:
https://eventhorizontelescope.org/latest

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On the left is a picture of the supermassive black hole located in the M87 galaxy, which was first released in 2019 by the EHT team. On the right is a fresh image of the same black hole, generated by the PRIMO algorithm using the identical data set (2023).

mondinspace, to space
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: Were you aware that depictions of distant planets are typically illustrations rather than images?

Let’s examine the intricacies of the topic at hand.

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mondinspace,
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However, since we cannot directly observe these planets with our current technology, the images we see are not actual photographs or representations of what the planet really looks like. Instead, they are artistic interpretations that are meant to help us visualize and understand the characteristics of these distant worlds.

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So, while these depictions can be incredibly detailed and informative, they are still illustrations rather than images, since they are not based on direct observations or photographs of the planets themselves.

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mondinspace,
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NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration website notes that most of the images we have of exoplanets are “artist's impressions” or “conceptual illustrations.” These images are created by artists and scientists based on the available data and scientific models, rather than being direct observations.

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mondinspace,
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Similarly, in a 2015 article published in the scientific journal Nature (@nature), researchers noted that most of the exoplanet images we have are “computer-generated artistic representations” that are intended to help us visualize the properties and characteristics of these distant worlds.

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mondinspace,
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Overall, while there may be some actual photographs of planets that are relatively close to us, most depictions of distant planets are likely to be artistic renderings based on scientific models and simulations, rather than actual images.

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mondinspace,
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As of writing, there are 5,338 exoplanets confirmed and this number is constantly increasing as new planets are being discovered by astronomers using various detection methods, such as the transit method, radial velocity method, and gravitational microlensing method.

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The study of exoplanets is an active field of research, and scientists are continually learning more about these distant worlds and their potential to support life.

Learn about exoplanets via the official websites:
• https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/
• https://exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.edu/

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