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TIPS FOR VIEWING A LUNAR ECLIPSE https://lnkd.in/gJtjXYHK   #lunareclipse2024 #celestialevent #astronomy #eclipseviewing #safetytips #skywatching #telescope #binoculars #eclipseglasses #moonphases #PonderPage

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ESA’s star-surveying Gaia mission has again proven to be a formidable asteroid explorer, spotting potential moons around more than 350 asteroids not known to have a companion. Previously, Gaia had explored asteroids known to have moons — so-called ‘binary asteroids’ — and confirmed that the telltale signs of these tiny moons show up in the telescope’s ultra-accurate astrometric data. But this new finding proves that Gaia can conduct ‘blind’ searches to discover completely new candidates, too. “Binary asteroids are difficult to find as they are mostly so small and far away from us,” says Luana Liberato of Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur, France, lead author of the new study. “Despite us expecting just under one-sixth of asteroids to have a companion, so far we have only found 500 of the million known asteroids to be in binary systems. But this discovery shows that there are many asteroid moons out there just waiting to be found.” If confirmed, this new finding adds 352 more binary candidates to the tally, nearly doubling the known number of asteroids with moons. #ESA #Gaia #Asteroids

Happy International Asteroid Day! Today is a tribute to the celestial wanderers that roam the vast expanses of space. Let us marvel at these rocky harbingers of destruction and creative potential! --- Asteroids, those ancient relics of the solar system, hold secrets of the universe’s birth and the raw power to reshape worlds. They remind us of both our insignificance in the cosmic ballet and the immense forces at play beyond our realm. --- Let us honor this day by gazing into the night sky, pondering the mysteries of the universe, and recognizing the importance of studying these celestial bodies. For in their ancient orbits, we may find answers to our deepest questions and the keys to new realms of knowledge and power. ----- #InternationalAsteroidDay #CosmicWonders #science #scienceclub #space #cosmos #mindfulliving #asteroids #solarsystem #earth #celebratelife

The iconic rings around the planet Saturn will start getting invisible from the Earth, following the axis tilt, which occurs every 29.5 years. This tilt generally occurs as Saturn’s moon, particularly the largest one named Titan. Saturn rings were first discovered by Galileo in the 1600s. Then it was Christiaan Huygens who dealt with it in detail. The rings of Saturn consist of ice, rock, and dust and vary in size from tiny grains to house-sized chunks. This phenomenon is not a permanent change but temporary, and the rings will become visible again in 29.5 years. This is one of the beautiful phenomena that takes place in the cosmos. Parent- THE GEOSTRATA #Saturn #Space #Astronomy #SolarSystem #Planets #Cosmos

On #thisDayInScience in 2018, scientists made a groundbreaking discovery in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve by recovering fragments of asteroid 2018 LA. This rare find, traced back to Vesta, helps us understand ancient asteroid impacts. #SpaceScience #Astronomy Read this post and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://lnkd.in/giKz2er2

Answer this crossword puzzle! This puzzle clue refers to a celestial event where the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light. #crosswordpuzzle #puzzle #eclipse #moon #sun #astronomy #space #science

SNR G82.2+5.3, nicely processed by Rocco Sung is a supernova remnant located in the Cygnus constellation. It is the remnants of a stellar explosion, exhibiting a shell-like structure. This remnant is characterized by its relatively high radio brightness and is studied to understand the processes of supernova explosions and the subsequent interactions of the shock waves with the interstellar medium. 48 hours of HaO3S2 data were captured using the AFIL-27 remote telescope: https://lnkd.in/eVVdNiWT #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #space #nightsky #telescope #universe #starrysky #nightphotography #cosmos #outerspace #skygemsremoteobservatories #starbase #deepskychile #utahdesertremoteobservatories

🌟 Ever wondered about the stars beyond our own? 🌌 Here's a cosmic nugget that might just blow your mind! Did you know that Alpha Centauri is not just a single star, but a star system of three stars? 🤯 Yes, you heard it right! It's our solar system's closest galactic neighbor, consisting of three stars: Alpha Centauri A, Alpha Centauri B, and Proxima Centauri. This trio forms a stellar system that's just over 4 light-years away from us. What makes this fact fascinating is the potential it holds for future space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life. 🚀 Proxima Centauri, the smallest of the three, is of particular interest because it hosts an Earth-sized planet in its habitable zone. This could mean the conditions there might support life as we know it! 🔭 This discovery not only fuels our imagination about life beyond Earth but also pushes the boundaries of technology, as we develop new ways to explore these distant worlds. So, what do you think? Could our first encounter with alien life be just around the corner, in our neighboring star system? Share your thoughts or any cosmic facts you find intriguing! 🌠 #AlphaCentauri #SpaceExploration #Astronomy #DidYouKnow #FutureTech