I’m fond of astronomy and astrophysics. I read every article and watch every YT video that I come across. I’m sure some of the fellow vapers share this passion too. Here is a thread to share the knowledge!
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I too am fascinated by the skies and stars @Grand Guru
Who remembers Halley’s Comet, last sighted in 1986?
I will never forget the night I saw it. Was at the Kruger park and my late dad showed it to me as a teenager and explained it. He loved the stars too. Such a special time. We were at the lookout point in the Olifants Camp. What a perfect spot. I remember seeing it so bright it was amazing
here’s a pic, not mine but just to recall the situation back then
Courtesy of Wikipedia :
Halley's Comet or Comet Halley, officially designated 1P/Halley,[2] is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 years.[2][10][11][12] Halley is the only known short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth, and thus the only naked-eye comet that can appear twice in a human lifetime.[13] Halley last appeared in the inner parts of the Solar System in 1986 and will next appear in mid-2061.[14]
Who remembers Halley’s Comet, last sighted in 1986?
I will never forget the night I saw it. Was at the Kruger park and my late dad showed it to me as a teenager and explained it. He loved the stars too. Such a special time. We were at the lookout point in the Olifants Camp. What a perfect spot. I remember seeing it so bright it was amazing
here’s a pic, not mine but just to recall the situation back then
Courtesy of Wikipedia :
Halley's Comet or Comet Halley, officially designated 1P/Halley,[2] is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 years.[2][10][11][12] Halley is the only known short-period comet that is regularly visible to the naked eye from Earth, and thus the only naked-eye comet that can appear twice in a human lifetime.[13] Halley last appeared in the inner parts of the Solar System in 1986 and will next appear in mid-2061.[14]
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This was on the 5th of July.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jul/05/starwatch-weve-got-aphelion-the-suns-further-away
Starwatch: we’ve got aphelion the sun’s further away
At the furthest point in its orbit, Earth is now 5M kilometres more distant from the sun than in January...
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jul/05/starwatch-weve-got-aphelion-the-suns-further-away
Starwatch: we’ve got aphelion the sun’s further away
At the furthest point in its orbit, Earth is now 5M kilometres more distant from the sun than in January...
My niece, Magda Streicher-Brits 
is a well renowned astronomer and suggested we go look here for more info etc
https://www.assabfn.co.za/deepsky.htm ,
https://docplayer.net/62861542-Astronomy-delights-magda-streicher.html
And fascinating enough I found the name of one of our most likeable mods ...
''Slender and lithe forms are typically
associated with wild birds. When we look
up at the stars we also find interesting
shapes and patterns. As it combines
the world of the wild and the world of
the night sky, it is not that difficult to
find a constellation like Grus the Crane
presenting itself to our imagination. In
real life the Blue Crane is very special,
and is our South African national bird.''
[Acknowledgement to Magda]
is a well renowned astronomer and suggested we go look here for more info etchttps://www.assabfn.co.za/deepsky.htm ,
https://docplayer.net/62861542-Astronomy-delights-magda-streicher.html
And fascinating enough I found the name of one of our most likeable mods ...
''Slender and lithe forms are typically
associated with wild birds. When we look
up at the stars we also find interesting
shapes and patterns. As it combines
the world of the wild and the world of
the night sky, it is not that difficult to
find a constellation like Grus the Crane
presenting itself to our imagination. In
real life the Blue Crane is very special,
and is our South African national bird.''
[Acknowledgement to Magda]
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AMATEUR ASTRONOMER DISCOVERS NEW MOON OF JUPITER
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/amateur-astronomer-discovers-new-moon-of-jupiter/
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/amateur-astronomer-discovers-new-moon-of-jupiter/
Very interesting read.
A century of astronomy revealed Earth’s place in the universe
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/space-exoplanet-century-astronomy-earth-universe
A century of astronomy revealed Earth’s place in the universe
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/space-exoplanet-century-astronomy-earth-universe
Hubble Captures a Spectacular Three-Way Gravitational Tug-of-War Between Interacting Galaxies
SciTechDaily: Hubble Captures a Spectacular Three-Way Gravitational Tug-of-War Between Interacting Galaxies. https://scitechdaily.com/hubble-cap...onal-tug-of-war-between-interacting-galaxies/
SciTechDaily: Hubble Captures a Spectacular Three-Way Gravitational Tug-of-War Between Interacting Galaxies. https://scitechdaily.com/hubble-cap...onal-tug-of-war-between-interacting-galaxies/
Imagine the scene!
Oh yes.
But I have the feeling we might be disappointed. They predict this will be vissible from May next year. Considering the star is 650 lightyears away I feel there should have been more than just a flickering by now. Maybe a some gamma rays or something should have been picked up.
Would be fascinating if this does happen.
I find the comment quite accurate
Gspot... i mean gforce... this guy figured one of them out... that is why he is flying solo still...
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/i...ts-of-south-africa-tonight-8-september-2021-9
Tonight, JHB and Bloem get a great chance to see the Space Station. (Cape Town, not so much)
Tonight, JHB and Bloem get a great chance to see the Space Station. (Cape Town, not so much)
https://www.cnet.com/news/space-sta...s-breathtaking-view-of-the-edge-of-the-earth/
Space station astronaut captures breathtaking view of the edge of the Earth
Space station astronaut captures breathtaking view of the edge of the Earth
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The international space station
photo taken with a DSLR Camera
photo taken with a DSLR Camera
https://phys.org/news/2021-09-largest-virtual-universe-free-explore.html
Largest virtual universe free for anyone to explore
by Center for Computational Astrophysics
Largest virtual universe free for anyone to explore
by Center for Computational Astrophysics
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