Space and Astronomy Megathread (MERGED) - Part 1

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[RetrogradeOrbit]

Not exactly space-y and astronomy-y, but couldn’t think where else to put...

China turns on nuclear-powered ‘artificial sun’ for first time

 

[:eek:]

NASA reveals 'Artemis Team' astronauts, includes first woman, next man on the moon | Space

 

[:eek:]

The largest solar telescope on Earth snaps the most detailed image of a sunspot we've ever seen | Space

 

[Micromind]

Jupiter-Saturn conjunction trends with people sharing pictures and videos

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Morg]

stupid weather

 

[Dr. Evil]

 

[tzarinna]

I’m gearing myself up mentally to say goodbye to my first and only telescope. I’ve had it since before my little human, who is now 10. My telescope has seen better days and it really was just not built to last no matter how well I took care of it.

 

[Dr.]

Space Fetish

Astronaut Jessica Meir models her Hanukkah socks:

 

[Dr.]

This discussion might be too advanced for some folks...

 

[:eek:]

Potentially habitable exoplanet candidate spotted around Alpha Centauri A in Earth's backyard | Space

 

[Dr.]

Perseverance will land (or crash ) on Mars February 18.

 

[Dr.]

NASA live feed:

 

[terry78]

The Rover made it.

 

[Dr.]

 

[Dr.]

 

[Micromind]

I hope the drone sent with the rover will be able to fly as expected in thin Martian atmosphere.

If it functions correctly, it would be a remarkable achievement towards sending more such drones to "explore" the planet and take pictures (and collect other data).

 

[Dr.]

NASA has provided a handy "photo booth" to make these:

Mars Photo Booth - NASA Mars

 

[Dr.]

Perseverance/Mars 360°

 

[GunBlade]

The landing in the methane *pool is one of the scariest thing I've ever seen.

Edit: dried up methane river bed

 

[Dr. Evil]

The whole Perseverance thing is cool to watch.

 

[:eek:]

Company plans to start building private Voyager space station with artificial gravity in 2025 | Space

 

[GunBlade]

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I hope this sort of space exploration continues. NASA just sending probes out to unknown worlds for camera footage.. catch the aliens off guard. lol

 

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I hope this sort of space exploration continues. NASA just sending probes out to unknown worlds for camera footage.. catch the aliens off guard. lol

Like... While on the can?