Space Contents Archive

Jon Edwards [SpaceX VP of Falcon Launch Vehicles] on Twitter: “We are linearizing the Merlin production line in the high bay of HT01 [Hawthorne building 01]. Should be operational in September. Gonna be super bad ass.”

Just our sun

ISS moon transit captured from a California backyard

I turned the Pluto image into an 8K wallpaper for those that want it.

Lagoon and Trifid nebula

Bubble Nebula, Northern Lagoon Nebula, and M52 Star Cluster

Pegasus Star Cluster (Messier 15)

A Perseid meteor and the Milky Way over Penticton BC, Aug 2020 from the Naramata Bench

Career analyzing telescope data

It would be an understatement to say I’m very interested in analyzing space telescope data. I have a degree in physics education and high school physics teaching credential. I’m enrolled in a masters program for data analytics and I have about 1.5 years of studying computer programming under my belt. I would love to implement statistical models and algorithms, as well as build deep learning (ml) models for analyzing data (in respect to detect exoplanets, supernovae etc.) I’ll be applying for spring internships related to those types of tasks. One concern I have is that my master’s program is through WGU, an online university that doesn’t carry as much weight as the ivy leagues. -Where are most of the jobs for analyzing telescope data? (Nasa, science foundations, universities?) -How competitive/realistic is it to peruse this kind of work? -What can I do to increase my chances of being hired for this kind of work?

Horsehead and Flame Nebulas - Simulated Approach Through B33 and NGC 2024's Starfield

Location recommendation needed (Urgent).

Hello, I am planning to travel Monday for a week, the goal is astrophotography. Location needs to be either in North America or Europe (Ticket flight prices does not matter). I was going to Alberta (Jasper National Park) but the whether and dark sky tools shows that this week is a no go for stargazing/astrophotography. Any recommendations in North America or Europe for stargazing at this time of the year would be appreciated! I just came back from the mont-Megantic observatory in Quebec which was great. Looking for a similar experience. Thanks for your time.

Meteor and Milky Way over The Alps

Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 1969 (Credit: Dan Beaumont)

I don’t want no scrubs 🚀🚀🚀

Bortle 1 - iPhone 14