The Celestial Zoo
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Astronomical Fauna Explained! π« β¬οΈ bit.ly/cosmoszoo
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Map of Terraformed Mars ππ΄ This map portrays a fully terraformed Mars, labeling its reshaped geology with both official IAU names and new labels inspired by human emotions and sensations. ππ± Explore and zoom in at
bit.ly/terranmars
about 2 months ago
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Horizontal Log Map of the Observable Universe π Inner Solar System βοΈ The planets closest to us, where Earth is just one of the many celestial wonders in our cosmic neighborhood
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3 days ago
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37 - The Number in EveryoneΒ΄s Mind 37 is an important number for lots of reasons. Ever wondered why 37 is the magic number of times you can hit snooze before youβre officially late?
10 days ago
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Solar system distances Astronomical units (AU) and their relation to the distances of planets in our solar system from the Sun. Explore and zoom it at:
bit.ly/planetstoscale
(link in bio and story)
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#nasa
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17 days ago
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Stellar Evolution ππ₯ Ever wondered how the life of a star unfolds? π€ Letβs dive into the fascinating world of Stellar Evolution!
24 days ago
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BLACK HOLE OPTICS EXPLAINED π³ This infographic illustrates how gravity distorts our view of a black hole, warping its surroundings as if seen in a carnival mirror. βοΈ Poster design by @pablocarlosbudassi Data from NASA/GSFC Ultra HD Posters availableπ
bit.ly/blackholeoptics
(link in bio & story)
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
See the whole Universe at once in this unique logarithmic view If you look at the Universe nearby, you'll miss the cosmic forest, and if you look on large-scales, you'll miss what's nearby. But with this logarithmic view, you see it all at once.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
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See the whole Universe at once in this unique logarithmic view
As we look to larger cosmic scales, we get a broader view of the expansive cosmic forest, eventually revealing the grandest views of all.
https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/logarithmic-view-universe/
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β³οΈ TOP 10 NEAR STARS β³οΈ π Pics and text β’
bit.ly/celestialzoo
1. Sun π Yellow dwarf star 8.2 light minutes from Earth - 99.86% of the mass in the Solar System β Releases the equivalent energy of 2 billion Tsar Bombs in one second (385 septillion watts)
about 1 month ago
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POWERS OF TEN π One scene for each SCALE from the Whole Universe to a picnic in Chicago lakeside. This graphic is present on @UniverseGuidebook. Explore and zoom at >
bit.ly/humantouniverse
(link in story)
about 1 month ago
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Map of Terraformed Mars ππ΄ This map portrays a fully terraformed Mars, labeling its reshaped geology with both official IAU names and new labels inspired by human emotions and sensations. ππ± Explore and zoom in at
bit.ly/terranmars
about 2 months ago
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