Space Contents Archive

Happy Birthday Pathfinder!

Trying to find a list of systems/subsystems

I've been reviewing audio files of Apollo and Shuttle launches in an attempt to compile a list of systems and subsystems utilized by those platforms and programs so that I can get a more thorough understanding of what I need to study for this story I'm trying to write. If there happens to be a list available somewhere of what I'm looking for I'd greatly appreciate it.

Milky Way over Half Dome, Yosemite National Park.

Is it true that there is no picture of Neil Armstrong on the moon taken by Buzz Aldrin?

I recently read thru the book Of a Fire on the Moon. I came across a note that there is basically no picture of Neil Armstrong on the moon besides the video footage where he climbs out of the lander. I’m seriously interested in this fact because the author also mentioned what this must say about a human who is the first one on the moon but wouldn’t have taken a picture of himself in this situation. I also thought about the possibility to just hand over the camera to Buzz Aldrin. Would had been Neil Armstrong able to just give the camera to him? Maybe it was kinda mounted to his suit? (In this case he wouldn’t have been able to pass the camera to Aldrin) But yeah I’m deeply impressed of Neil Armstrongs selfless personality.

Buck Moon - July 3, 2023

A 2 panel mosaic of the Lagoon and Trifid Nebula

Step into a celestial ocean of stars as you behold the mesmerizing Lagoon and Trifid Nebula, a giant interstellar cloud in the constellation of Sagittarius. What sets this image apart is its unique capturing process—two separate images were stitched together to create a mosaic of two panels. Because these celestial marvels stretch over an impressively wide field, capturing their mosaic was a must in order to appropriately showcase them in all their resplendent glory. By using special filters, I have highlighted the swirling gases of the H-Alpha and Oxygen-III emission nebula, bringing forth a mixture of red and blue hues, respectively. If you want to know about the equipment, collect art prints, or see more of my work then feel free to ask or visit my instagram page :)

Whats the probability of the Sun and Moon being the same size?

**Real question:** What is the statistical probability that two astronomical bodies of wildly different sizes, such as the Sun and the Moon, have the same apparent diameter -- half a degree of arc -- precisely when viewed from where humans are? https://preview.redd.it/vj2rcxqdt0ab1.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=f3c3f3dc5c3c82e0073c9c990f85bda1c54024ed **Notes:** i know the Sun is 400x the size and is located 400x the distance, the question is about the probability not the explanation for this effect

JWST is back on LEGO Ideas. Hopefully third time’s the charm! I could use your support, Reddit!

the antenna galaxies

The Fireworks Galaxy

July 3rd Full Buck Moon w my telescope

Big boy moon

I took a picture of every Full Moon for the past 20 months

Poor quality, I know, but it's the best a phone camera can do (the first 3 are taken with an old camera that has since stopped working, and the last one with a camera I had just bought). Also, I kinda missed the Full Moon in April 2022 due to bad weather and I'm still salty abt it.

Got an unexpected photobomb while shooting the full moon rising over Rainier

My first exoplanet transit detection