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Chris
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Astronomer
Why can we see millions of galaxies thousands of light years away but not all the moons in our solar system? #dumbquestion #moons #solarsystem
August 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Question: If the flecks are background stars, why do they seem to move at all given their assumed distance?
July 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Eightyfive years too late?
July 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Reposted by Chris
4/n 🧵

This view shows Phobos over Arabia Terra as seen by @esa.int Mars Express

Full-size (130MP) image & details: flic.kr/p/2rgh8Pm
Credit: ESA/DLR/FU Berlin/Andrea Luck CC BY 🧪🔭

Captured on May 7, 2025 | Image ID: HQ944
Raw data from: psa.esa.int
July 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
But not all.
May 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
No need to thank me. Thank it's nearest star.
May 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM