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Arun K. Shanker
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Plant physiologist diving deep into chlorophyll fluorescence and Photosystem II, decoding plant stress responses. Star Wars nerd, 80s music trivia man and an amateur astronomer exploring the cosmos one star at a time.
Episode 2025
April 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The Crab Nebula (M1), a supernova remnant from an explosion seen in 1054 AD, still shines across time and space. Captured with a Sony IMX462 sensor, processed with Siril (stacking), GraXpert (gradient removal), and Adobe Lightroom (final touch).
February 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334) pads softly across the cosmos, forming stars in fiery red hydrogen clouds. Captured with a Sony IMX462 sensor, stacked in Siril, refined in GraXpert, and enhanced in Adobe Lightroom. A stellar nursery in the Milky Way!
February 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237), a stunning stellar nursery 5,000 light-years away, glows with vast hydrogen clouds. Captured with a Sony IMX462 sensor, stacked in Siril, gradient corrected in GraXpert, and enhanced in Adobe Lightroom. A cosmic bloom of star formation
February 27, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Betelgeuse, the red supergiant in Orion, is nearing the end of its stellar life—a ticking time bomb in the sky! 💥 Captured with a Sony IMX462 sensor, processed using Siril (stacking), GraXpert (gradient removal), and Adobe Lightroom (final touches). Awaiting its grand finale
February 27, 2025 at 7:41 AM
"The Pleiades (M45), a dazzling open star cluster wrapped in cosmic dust, shines brilliantly in the night sky. Captured with a Sony IMX462 sensor, stacked in Siril, gradient fixed in GraXpert, and final tweaks in Adobe Lightroom. A celestial masterpiece just 440 light-years away
February 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31), our galactic neighbor, stretches across the night sky in stunning detail. Captured Seestar S50 with a Sony IMX462 sensor, stacked in Siril, gradient removed in GraXpert, and enhanced in Adobe Lightroom.
February 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
My first real Deep sky image Orion Nebula (M42). Canon EOS 750D at 1:04 AM on February 2, 2025, this 30-second exposure at ISO 3200 with manual focus.
February 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Bode's Nebula - right and M82 - left in the camp site last Saturday in Keesara about 100 km from Hyderabad.
M81 about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. M82 - Cigar galaxyis approximately 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major.
January 9, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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A new week begins and there is still a lot to do for our move next week.

The day is accompanied by a picture of a #Eurasianjay #Garrulusglandarius.

Have a good start to the week☕🖖 and share it if you like

#Eichelhäher
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#Nikon #Fotografie #naturephotography #photography #birds #wildlife
January 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Imaging Andromeda Galaxy
January 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Ashwin has been super right through - we will miss some real well within the rules unapologetic mankading. #Ashwin #CricketLegend #MankadingMaster #CricketSkills #UnapologeticGenius #CricketRules #SpinWizard #GameChanger #AshwinMagic #CricketSpirit
December 18, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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🔥ADVANCE ACCESS🔥: Early overyielding in a mixed deciduous forest is driven by both above- and below ground species-specific acclimation
Early overyielding in a mixed deciduous forest is driven by both above- and below-ground species-specific acclimatization
AbstractBackground and Aims. Mixed forest plantations are increasingly recognized for their role in mitigating the impacts of climate change and enhancing
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December 18, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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A collection of beautiful butterflies that will hopefully add some color and make your day more pleasant.

Have a good start ☕🖖

#butterfly
#Schlosssayn
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#Nikon #Fotografie #naturephotography #photography #wildlife
December 18, 2024 at 7:11 AM
Moon today I took. 6 Inch Dobsonian Newtonian Reflector with digital eyepiece.
December 15, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Cocoa Miom - Karthigai
December 15, 2024 at 4:08 AM
Jupiter today - One of my better pics of Jupiter. It is at about 613.4 million km from earth, about its nearest as a few days ago it was at opposition that is 611 million km.

Software - Image View, Equipment - 6 Inch Dobsonian Newtonian Reflector
December 14, 2024 at 6:16 PM
I acknowledged the fb group Reviewer 2 must to be stopped in my article in Plant Stress. From start to finish, my research marathon had one constant: a window always open to this Facebook haven.
December 6, 2024 at 4:33 AM
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There are also free-roaming #kingquail #Synoicuschinensis in the large hall.
So with every step there is something new to discover.

Have a relaxing day at work☕

#Zwergwachtel
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#Nikon #Fotografie #naturephotography #photography #birds #wildlife
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Skeleton Crew is out now - I need a lifetime and several more to finish all the Star Wars content out there. it’s like the galaxy keeps expanding faster than I can binge it. May the Force (and some extra hours in the day) be with me. #StarWarsOverload #InfiniteGalaxyProblems
Somebody stop me lol
December 5, 2024 at 7:17 AM
There's a stigma associated with making banana flower curry—pun intended! 😄 You have to remove the stigma first. It's fibrous and tough, with lignin and cellulose. Always remove the stigma and soak the cleaned flowers in turmeric water to keep your curry delicious! 🍛 #BananaFlowerCurry #KitchenTips
December 5, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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December 5, 2024 at 7:04 AM
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Beatriz Nobua Behrmann, urban forestry and natural resources advisor is featured in Farmer's Fred #podcast. In it, she emphasizes the importance of monitoring and early detection of the Invasive Shot Hole Borer and highlights mitigation strategies.

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368 Trees vs. Invasive Shot Hole Borers
Today, we venture into the critical realm of invasive pests, zeroing in on the invasive shot hole borer (ISHB), a formidable newcomer from southern As...
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December 5, 2024 at 1:09 AM