mondinspace

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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 space

: 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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The term “illustration” generally refers to a visual representation that is created to convey a concept or idea, rather than to document a specific reality or object. Depictions of distant planets, such as those we see in scientific publications, textbooks, or popular media, are typically illustrations rather than images because they are not based on direct observations or photographs of the planets themselves.

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In most cases, depictions of distant planets are based on scientific models and simulations that take into account various physical and astronomical factors, such as the planet's size, composition, atmospheric conditions, and distance from its star. Scientists use this information to create computer-generated images or artistic renderings that aim to convey what the planet might look like based on our current understanding of its properties

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mondinspace, to space

Sharing some of my favorite #Hubble images from the #NASA archives to commemorate the space telescope’s 33rd anniversary. We should take a moment to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the universe.

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Image 1

#HLF: a stunning image, 16 years in the making, comprising thousands of snapshots and representing one of the widest views of the universe ever captured. It includes observations from the eXtreme Deep Field and captures the galaxy assembly in ultraviolet to near-infrared light.

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Image 2

One of the most visually stunning images has captured. This is the giant nebula and its neighbor , part of a star-forming region in the —a satellite galaxy of the , about 163,000 light-years distant.

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Image 3

This is #NGC2525, a captivating galaxy located in the constellation of #Puppis, nearly 70 million light-years from Earth. It is notable for being home to a supermassive black hole. It is being observed by the #HubbleSpaceTelescope to measure the universe's expansion rate.

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#SpaceMastodon #Spacedon #Space #AstronomyMastodon #Astrodon #Astronomy #ScienceMastodon #Sciencedon #Science #Hubble #HST #SpaceTelescopes #Galaxies #Constellations #BlackHoles #Hubble33

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Image 4

#Hubble captured a stunning image of #Jupiter from a distance of 653 million kilometers from Earth. The image shows the giant planet's turbulent atmosphere, a new storm brewing, and a changing #GreatRedSpot. Also, the image features Jupiter's icy moon #Europa.

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has had a good 30-year run. Here are some facts I thought I’d share.

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mondinspace, to science

Also , we celebrate the life and legacy of , a brilliant physicist and gifted musician. His contributions to physics were unparalleled, and his love for creativity and intellectual pursuit continues to inspire us today.

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mondinspace, to space

On Twitter, I stumbled across a tweet that was asking the question “What is that one book that absolutely changed your life?”

Reading Sagan’s ‘Pale Blue Dot’ was a transformative experience. It has made me appreciate the fragility and beauty of our planet, and the vastness and complexity of the universe. Thank you, Carl, for this incredible gift.

“Look again at that dot…”

mondinspace, to space

images from the archives.

Mars will soon be our second home.

Here are some of my favorite Mars photos. The first set of two were taken by the Mars rover, whereas the latter set was captured by the rover, the most recent rover sent to Mars in 2020. These images provide a breathtaking view of the and gives us a glimpse into the mysterious world that lies beyond our own.

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mondinspace, to random

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The images produced by space telescopes are real in the sense that they are based on actual observations of the universe. However, like all images, they are a representation of the data collected by the telescope, and may be enhanced or adjusted in certain ways to make them easier to study.

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