DonThePhysicist
@donthephysicist.bsky.social
Licensed Pilot; PhD. Theoretical Physics MIT; PhD. Astrophysics MIT; GED Aiken Technical College; AAS Carl Sandburg College; BSME Western Illinois University; MSCIS Regis University; Ph.D.(c) Walden University.
Here's a page taken out of context. Three of Jupiter’s Galilean moons are kinda 'lost'.They usually line up like ducks in a row. This emulation was set for 18:34 EST December 18. #astronomy
December 28, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Here's a page taken out of context. Three of Jupiter’s Galilean moons are kinda 'lost'.They usually line up like ducks in a row. This emulation was set for 18:34 EST December 18. #astronomy
Enjoying the first cup of coffee this morning when I opened my astronomy app, I noticed Jupiter in the western sky. I zoomed in, and this is what showed up. #astronomy
December 19, 2024 at 8:48 AM
Enjoying the first cup of coffee this morning when I opened my astronomy app, I noticed Jupiter in the western sky. I zoomed in, and this is what showed up. #astronomy
Saturn is seen playing peek-a-boo with the Moon. Photo courtesy of Paul Stewart. #astrophotography #astronomy
December 19, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Saturn is seen playing peek-a-boo with the Moon. Photo courtesy of Paul Stewart. #astrophotography #astronomy
Another beauty from an astrophotographer, Andrew McCarthy. #astrophotography #astronomy
December 18, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Another beauty from an astrophotographer, Andrew McCarthy. #astrophotography #astronomy
Close-up and Personal. Image captured by Richard Gordan while in orbit on Apollo 12. #astrophotography #astronomy
December 17, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Close-up and Personal. Image captured by Richard Gordan while in orbit on Apollo 12. #astrophotography #astronomy
The Blue Marble. Yes, the infamous "selfie" was captured in 1972 by Apollo 17. #astrophotography #astronomy
December 12, 2024 at 8:38 PM
The Blue Marble. Yes, the infamous "selfie" was captured in 1972 by Apollo 17. #astrophotography #astronomy
An incredible shot by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy. McCarthy says the photo is one of the “most meticulously planned” shots of his career, which has seen no shortage of carefully-planned images that have captured the world’s imagination. #astrophotography #astronomy
December 9, 2024 at 8:36 PM
An incredible shot by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy. McCarthy says the photo is one of the “most meticulously planned” shots of his career, which has seen no shortage of carefully-planned images that have captured the world’s imagination. #astrophotography #astronomy
Captured by Apolllo 15 in 1971 at an orbital altitude of 2,600 miles above the lunar surface. #astronomy #astrophotography
December 7, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Captured by Apolllo 15 in 1971 at an orbital altitude of 2,600 miles above the lunar surface. #astronomy #astrophotography
Earth from Lagrange Point 1 courtesy of DSCVR satellite. #astronomy
December 6, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Earth from Lagrange Point 1 courtesy of DSCVR satellite. #astronomy
The far side of the Moon brought to you by the Chinese Chang'e 5-T1 spacecraft. I realize that Pink Floyd called it the Dark Side of the Moon, but as you can see, there is no dark side; we just don't see it.
#astronomy #astrophotography
#astronomy #astrophotography
December 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM
The far side of the Moon brought to you by the Chinese Chang'e 5-T1 spacecraft. I realize that Pink Floyd called it the Dark Side of the Moon, but as you can see, there is no dark side; we just don't see it.
#astronomy #astrophotography
#astronomy #astrophotography
From the International Space Station, an impressive capture of the vast Pacific Ocean and the majestic Atlantic, along with the territories of Chile, Argentina, Uruguay,.and Paraguay.
Credit: Datos Ricardos
#astronomy #astrophotography
Credit: Datos Ricardos
#astronomy #astrophotography
December 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
From the International Space Station, an impressive capture of the vast Pacific Ocean and the majestic Atlantic, along with the territories of Chile, Argentina, Uruguay,.and Paraguay.
Credit: Datos Ricardos
#astronomy #astrophotography
Credit: Datos Ricardos
#astronomy #astrophotography
December 5, 2024 at 12:59 AM
December 5, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Image of the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae, as seen from my location using Stellarium.
December 2, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Image of the Horsehead and Flame Nebulae, as seen from my location using Stellarium.
Image by Trevor Jones featuring the reflection Horsehead and the Flame Nebulae in the Orion Constellation.
December 2, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Image by Trevor Jones featuring the reflection Horsehead and the Flame Nebulae in the Orion Constellation.
Here is that Super Blue Moon as captured by Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images). On Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
November 27, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Here is that Super Blue Moon as captured by Fabrizio Villa/Getty Images). On Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Can you spot the Andromeda Galaxy?
November 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Can you spot the Andromeda Galaxy?
How about this one?
November 25, 2024 at 7:42 AM
How about this one?
This might help. Take a look at the date and time. If you know the date and time of your picture, let me know.
November 25, 2024 at 2:10 AM
This might help. Take a look at the date and time. If you know the date and time of your picture, let me know.
Here is an emulation of Sky&Telescope's depiction using Stellarium.
November 24, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Here is an emulation of Sky&Telescope's depiction using Stellarium.
Meet WHO G64; a dying star located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite dwarf galaxy companion of the Milky Way 160,000 LY distance. It’s 2000 times the size of the Sun.
November 24, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Meet WHO G64; a dying star located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite dwarf galaxy companion of the Milky Way 160,000 LY distance. It’s 2000 times the size of the Sun.
Here is a simulation of Saturn using Stellarium Plus with the date and time shown. I thought that it would be fun to emulate the astrophotography that you captured. Do you recall what time it was when you took the photo?
November 18, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Here is a simulation of Saturn using Stellarium Plus with the date and time shown. I thought that it would be fun to emulate the astrophotography that you captured. Do you recall what time it was when you took the photo?
I thought I had seen the Spanish Dancer Galaxy in a previous issue of Sky&Telescope. So I looked through the issues and, sure enough, there it was, from an article written on March 19, 2023.
November 17, 2024 at 10:40 PM
I thought I had seen the Spanish Dancer Galaxy in a previous issue of Sky&Telescope. So I looked through the issues and, sure enough, there it was, from an article written on March 19, 2023.
I was able to emulate your capture. The black dot is indeed the shadow of IO from our perspective at the indicated date and time. The app I'm using is Stellarium Plus. My location is Barnwell County in South Carolina.
November 17, 2024 at 9:31 PM
I was able to emulate your capture. The black dot is indeed the shadow of IO from our perspective at the indicated date and time. The app I'm using is Stellarium Plus. My location is Barnwell County in South Carolina.
Here from my location in South Carolina, civil dawn is from 6:30–6:57 AM.
November 17, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Here from my location in South Carolina, civil dawn is from 6:30–6:57 AM.