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Astrophotography is the most inspirational aspect of astronomy. Take for example this "Double Lunar Analemma" by Betul Turksoy. A laborious process of two months and fortunate weather conditions led to this breathtaking photo.

There is nothing like taking your first deep-sky image. You're taking pictures of objects that lie thousands or millions of light-years away. Galaxies, nebulae, and star-forming regions are out there, and there’s an endless supply of new targets to capture.    The best part is that you can see WAY more in an image than you ever could with your eye. Even if visual astronomy is your thing, how can you not enjoy seeing the object in incredible detail, especially when you’ve captured it yourself? For this reason, everyone should try astrophotography, and it’s not as complicated as you think. Astrophotography Basics: https://lnkd.in/gHA649v4

Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy Volume 136, Issue 1 - February 2024 https://lnkd.in/dY7ynSn5 Automated tour design in the Saturnian system Yuji Takubo, Damon Landau, Brian Anderson Three-body periodic collisionless equal-mass free-fall orbits revisited Ivan Hristov, Radoslava Hristova, Kiyotaka Tanikawa Assessment of dynamical models for transitioning from the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem to an ephemeris model with applications Beom Park & Kathleen C. Howell Improved alpha shape-based continuum method for long-term density propagation Pan Sun, Shuang Li, Camilla Colombo Measurement of three-body chaotic absorptivity predicts chaotic outcome distribution Viraj Manwadkar, Alessandro A. Trani, Barak Kol The capture probability of Dawn into ground-track resonances with Vesta Wail Boumchita, Jinglang Feng Kepler equation solution without transcendental functions or lookup tables Adonis R. Pimienta-Penalver, John L. Crassidis Constrained evolution of Hamiltonian phase space distributions in the presence of natural, non-conservative forces Oliver Boodram, Daniel Scheeres

🌬️ Understanding Air Mass: A Fascinating Astronomical Phenomenon! 🌌🔭 Ever wondered about the role of air mass in astronomy? It's a key concept that measures the amount of air along the line of sight when observing celestial bodies. 🌟✨ 📘🔬 Discover how atmospheric extinction affects the brightness of celestial objects and gain a deeper understanding of the science behind it. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjNx4gPY Expand your knowledge of the universe and unravel the mysteries of air mass today! 🚀🔍 #Astronomy #AirMass #CelestialObjects #Science #Knowledge

The Pleiades, The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, is an open star cluster located in the constellation of Taurus. It is one of the closest star clusters to Earth and is easily visible to the naked eye. The cluster is dominated by hot, young blue stars, with the brightest members forming a distinctive group of stars resembling a small dipper. In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione, and they were pursued by Orion. The cluster has been observed and referenced by various cultures throughout history. Today, it is a subject of scientific study, providing valuable insights into stellar evolution and dynamics. This was an observation made by PACS e-Lab citizen astronomers with the Las Cumbres Observatory's 0.4m telescope with exposure time of 300 seconds for each of the Red, Blue and Green filters. The raw images were processed with Fits liberator and the Gimp software. To learn about how to perform Astrophoto Visual Development on deep space bodies, explore our website: https://lnkd.in/dVYJFqnX #education #space #astronomy #webtelescope #spaceexploration #citizenscience #research #africa #astrophotography

Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) Sunrise Shadows in the Sky (APOD: 2024 Sep 21) Image Credit & Copyright: Emili Vilamala https://lnkd.in/dGhKqRS8 Explanation: The defining astronomical moment of this September's equinox is at 12:44 UTC on September 22, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving south in its yearly journey through planet Earth's sky. That marks the beginning of fall for our fair planet in the northern hemisphere and spring in the southern hemisphere, when day and night are nearly equal around the globe. Of course, if you celebrate the astronomical change of seasons by watching a sunrise you can also look for crepuscular rays. Outlined by shadows cast by clouds, crepuscular rays can have a dramatic appearance in the twilight sky during any sunrise (or sunset). Due to perspective, the parallel cloud shadows will seem to point back to the rising Sun and a place due east on your horizon on the equinox date. But in this spectacular sunrise skyscape captured in early June, the parallel shadows and crepuscular rays appear to converge toward an eastern horizon's more northerly sunrise. The well-composed photo places the rising Sun just behind the bell tower of a church in the town of Vic, province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. https://lnkd.in/dxwE3Bw2 #APOD

Exploring the Moon: A Surprising Binocular Observation Discover the unique benefits of using binoculars to observe the moon. Learn why a tripod is crucial for clear views and avoid common mistakes. This video is perfect for beginners in astronomy who want a different perspective on our celestial neighbor. #MoonObservation #BinocularAstronomy #TripodTips #ClearNightSkies #CelestialViews #BeginnersGuide #StargazingTips #AstronomyInsights #MoonExploration #SkyWatching

Application of Big Data in Astronomy For those interested in the application of big data in astronomy, there's a lot to explore! When : Sunday, 24th Nov, from 5 pm onwards. Where : Bishwa Shahatto Kendra, Bangla Motor, Dhaka Big data has revolutionized the field, enabling astronomers to handle and analyze massive datasets from sky surveys and telescopes. This has led to significant advancements in understanding the universe, from mapping the Milky Way to discovering new exoplanets and studying dark matter and dark energy. Join the conversation and dive into the fascinating world of astroinformatics and astrostatistics! #BigDataInAstronomy

Astronomy, astrophotography and space images are wonderful to look at but like many aspects of our field, it requires visual abilities that not everyone has. #Accessibility is important, esp. when we share our images of the cosmos so that everyone has access to enjoy them. I have put together a little checklist that can be used as guidelines when writing your alt-text for your images. Many platforms now also allow you to set up your settings so that you can't actually publish the post until the alt-text is in - which serves as a good reminder. I hope this is useful! 👇 (background image is an old photo of mine) #Astronomy #Astrophotography #Astrodon #ScienceCommunication #AltText  

LADAKH ASTRONOMY TOURS | EXPLORING THE DARK SKIES Embark on a celestial journey with our Dark Sky Tours in Ladakh, where the night skies are among the darkest on Earth. These expeditions unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, offering immersive discussions on astronomy, awe-inspiring views of celestial bodies, and the opportunity to capture stunning images of the universe through telescopes and cameras. Ladakh's elevation, ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 meters, provides an unparalleled vantage point for observing the heavens. Imagine a celestial spectacle with minimal atmospheric interference, offering crystal-clear views of the twinkling stars rated on the Bortle dark-sky scale.