Amid the Stars
@amidthestarstours.com
Astronomy educator and writer in Southern California.
I post space images with breakdowns, astronomy fun facts, and articles on various space topics.
Amid the Stars is a guided stargazing experience in the San Bernardino Mountains.
amidthestarstours.com
I post space images with breakdowns, astronomy fun facts, and articles on various space topics.
Amid the Stars is a guided stargazing experience in the San Bernardino Mountains.
amidthestarstours.com
It's my pleasure to share our universe. You're welcome, and thank you.
February 1, 2026 at 12:39 AM
It's my pleasure to share our universe. You're welcome, and thank you.
From Saturn, seeing Earth is a challenge, as it's so relatively close to the Sun. This image was taken when the body of Saturn just barely passed in front of the Sun, blocking its light. ⚛️🧪
Image credit: NASA, ESA, JPL-Caltech, SSI, Cassini Imaging Team; processed by Kevin M. Gill.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, JPL-Caltech, SSI, Cassini Imaging Team; processed by Kevin M. Gill.
January 31, 2026 at 11:48 PM
From Saturn, seeing Earth is a challenge, as it's so relatively close to the Sun. This image was taken when the body of Saturn just barely passed in front of the Sun, blocking its light. ⚛️🧪
Image credit: NASA, ESA, JPL-Caltech, SSI, Cassini Imaging Team; processed by Kevin M. Gill.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, JPL-Caltech, SSI, Cassini Imaging Team; processed by Kevin M. Gill.
We've even managed to create diamonds in a lab using a controlled environment simulating the pressure and temperature 7,000 km below the surface of Neptune.
It just goes to show, what's rare on Earth isn't necessarily rare in the universe.⚛️🧪
It just goes to show, what's rare on Earth isn't necessarily rare in the universe.⚛️🧪
January 31, 2026 at 12:55 AM
We've even managed to create diamonds in a lab using a controlled environment simulating the pressure and temperature 7,000 km below the surface of Neptune.
It just goes to show, what's rare on Earth isn't necessarily rare in the universe.⚛️🧪
It just goes to show, what's rare on Earth isn't necessarily rare in the universe.⚛️🧪
These ice giant planets are rich in methane, a molecule containing carbon. Deep down, atmospheric pressures are 100,000 times stronger than Earth’s. This extreme pressure could be enough to both free the carbon and crush it into diamonds. ⚛️🧪
January 31, 2026 at 12:55 AM
These ice giant planets are rich in methane, a molecule containing carbon. Deep down, atmospheric pressures are 100,000 times stronger than Earth’s. This extreme pressure could be enough to both free the carbon and crush it into diamonds. ⚛️🧪
Seeing the whole picture requires multiple cameras to capture different parts of the spectrum and reveal the hidden details within each. The images are then stitched together to create the composite.
Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/PSU/L. Townsley et al; Optical: UKIRT; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/PSU/L. Townsley et al; Optical: UKIRT; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech
January 30, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Seeing the whole picture requires multiple cameras to capture different parts of the spectrum and reveal the hidden details within each. The images are then stitched together to create the composite.
Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/PSU/L. Townsley et al; Optical: UKIRT; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/PSU/L. Townsley et al; Optical: UKIRT; Infrared: NASA/JPL-Caltech
I'm not sure if I qualify, but I'd love to be added if I do. I have a bachelor's in astrophysics and a history working in informal astronomy education. Currently, I'm starting an astronomy tour company. I also run a blog on various space-related topics: www.amidthestarstours.com/blog
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January 28, 2026 at 8:07 AM
I'm not sure if I qualify, but I'd love to be added if I do. I have a bachelor's in astrophysics and a history working in informal astronomy education. Currently, I'm starting an astronomy tour company. I also run a blog on various space-related topics: www.amidthestarstours.com/blog
I have a degree in astrophysics and a lifelong passion for outer space, as well as for sharing everything I've learned. I work in informal astronomy education. I wish to expand my audience by sharing understandable and engaging space-related content.
January 28, 2026 at 7:09 AM
I have a degree in astrophysics and a lifelong passion for outer space, as well as for sharing everything I've learned. I work in informal astronomy education. I wish to expand my audience by sharing understandable and engaging space-related content.