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Jackie Branc
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🏳️‍⚧️🗿 photographer | graphic designer | columnist | citizen scientist

lifelong learner: analytical philosophy | cognitive sciences | particle physics | fine art

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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1688: Front Left Hazard Avoidance Camera ( #Hazcam ) / enhanced

Nov. 19, 2025 (Sol 1688) / 15:03:12

source image: Mars_Perseverance_FLF_1688_0816801271_691ECM_N0813270FHAZ02418_01_295J

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1688: Front Left Hazard Avoidance Camera (Hazcam) / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image of the area in front of it using its onboard Front Left Hazard Avoidance Camera A. Nov. 19, 2025 (Sol 1688) / 15:03:12 source image: Mars_Perseverance_FLF_1688_0816801271_691ECM_N0813270FHAZ02418_01_295J Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
November 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1689: Left Navigation Camera
( #Navcam ) / enhanced

Nov. 20, 2025 (Sol 1689), 09:38:44

source image: Mars_Perseverance_NLF_1689_0816870043_351EBY_N0813270SCAM01689_00_0LLJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1689: Left Navigation Camera (Navcam) / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving. Nov. 20, 2025 (Sol 1689), 09:38:44 source image: Mars_Perseverance_NLF_1689_0816870043_351EBY_N0813270SCAM01689_00_0LLJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1686: R/R Navigation Cameras ( #Navcam ) / enhanced mosaic panorama

Nov. 17, 2025 (Sol 1686), 14:22:35

source images: Mars_Perseverance_NRF_1686_0816621218_909ECM_N0810000NCAM14686_01_195J / _04_195J

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1686: R/R Navigation Cameras (Navcam) / enhanced mosaic panorama. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving. Nov. 17, 2025 (Sol 1686), 14:22:35 source images: Mars_Perseverance_NRF_1686_0816621218_909ECM_N0810000NCAM14686_01_195J / _04_195J Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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🔴 'Seals relaxing'
#Mars #Perseverance Sol 1681: Left #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Nov. 11, 2025 (Sol 1681), 11:59:38

source image:
mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA/ #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1681: Left Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 11, 2025 (Sol 1681), 11:59:38 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZL0_1681_0816168512_956EBY_N0802956ZCAM04271_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1681: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Nov. 11, 2025 (Sol 1681), 12:14:38

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1681: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 11, 2025 (Sol 1681), 12:14:38 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZL0_1681_0816169371_535EBY_N0802956ZCAM04272_0790LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1682: L/R #Mastcam-Z Cameras / enhanced mosaic panorama

Nov. 12, 2025 (Sol 1682), 10:08

source images:
Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1682_0816250405_488EBY_N0802956ZCAM09767_1100LMJ / _ZR0_

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1682: L/R Mastcam-Z Cameras / enhanced mosaic panorama. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 12, 2025 (Sol 1682), 10:08 source images: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1682_0816250405_488EBY_N0802956ZCAM09767_1100LMJ / _ZR0_ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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🕷️My beloved young friend Mr. Bubble ❤️
🇻🇪 Greenbottle blue tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)

#tarantula #spider #friend #mygalomorphae #theraphosidae #chromatopelmacyaneopubescens
🕷️My beloved young friend Mr. Bubble ❤️ Greenbottle blue tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens)
November 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1678: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Nov. 8, 2025 (Sol 1678), 12:02:49

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1678: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 8, 2025 (Sol 1678), 12:02:49 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_1678_0815902364_488EBY_N0802956ZCAM04268_0790LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1676: Left #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Nov. 6, 2025 (Sol 1676), 14:27:06

source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1676_0815733721_598EBY_N0802956ZCAM07125_1100LMJ

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc
Mars Perseverance Sol 1676: Left Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 6, 2025 (Sol 1676), 14:27:06 source image: Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1676_0815733721_598EBY_N0802956ZCAM07125_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1678: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Nov. 8, 2025 (Sol 1678), 12:28:20

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc
Mars Perseverance Sol 1678: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Nov. 8, 2025 (Sol 1678), 12:28:20 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_1678_0815903959_928EBY_N0802956ZCAM09763_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1675: L/R Navigation Cameras
( #Navcam ) / enhanced mosaic panorama

Nov. 5, 2025 (Sol 1675), 14:36:40

Source images:
Mars_Perseverance_NRF_1675_0815645566_479ECM_N0802790NCAM14675_01_195J / _NLF_

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1675: L/R Navigation Cameras (Navcam) / enhanced mosaic panorama. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its onboard Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The camera is located high on the rover's mast and aids in driving. Nov. 5, 2025 (Sol 1675), 14:36:40 Source images: Mars_Perseverance_NRF_1675_0815645566_479ECM_N0802790NCAM14675_01_195J / _NLF_ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1669: L/R #Mastcam-Z Cameras / enhanced mosaic panorama

Oct. 30, 2025 (Sol 1669), 11:07

Source images:
Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1669_0815100030_020EBY_N0792048ZCAM09751_1100LMJ;_ZL0_

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1669: L/R Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced mosaic panorama. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left/Right Mastcam-Z cameras. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Oct. 30, 2025 (Sol 1669), 11:07 Source images: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1669_0815100030_020EBY_N0792048ZCAM09751_1100LMJ Mars_Perseverance_ZL0_1669_0815100030_020EBY_N0792048ZCAM09751_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🟣 #JUPITER | PJ26 Jet S6
2020-04-10 14:45 UT | cleaned and enhanced

Mission Phase : PERIJOVE 26
PRODUCT ID: JNCE_2020101_26C00042_V01

source: www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam/proc...

Credit : #NASA / #SwRI / #MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC by

#Juno #JunoCam #GasGiant
JUPITER | PJ26 Jet S6 | 2020-04-10 14:45 UT | Mission Phase : PERIJOVE 26 | PRODUCT ID: JNCE_2020101_26C00042_V01 |Credit : NASA / SwRI / MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC BY PJ26 Jet S6 2020-04-10 14:45 UT NASA / SwRI / MSSS Mission Phase : PERIJOVE 26 Metadata FILTER NAME : BLUE, GREEN, RED IMAGE TIME : 2020-04-10T14:45:17.661 PRODUCT ID : JNCE_2020101_26C00042_V01 SPACECRAFT ALTITUDE : 82315.0 <km> SUB SPACECRAFT LATITUDE : -63.6761 SUB SPACECRAFT LONGITUDE : 123.9262
October 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1646: Left #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Oct. 6, 2025 (Sol 1646), 11:22:51

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1646: Left Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Oct. 6, 2025 (Sol 1646), 11:22:51 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZL0_1646_0813059136_864EBY_N0790870ZCAM04250_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
October 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1649: #WATSON_Camera / enhanced

Oct. 10, 2025 (Sol 1649), 13:13:19

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet #Geology
Mars Perseverance Sol 1649: WATSON Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm. Oct. 10, 2025 (Sol 1649), 13:13:19 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/SIF_1649_0813332285_910EBY_N0791382SRLC08049_0000LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
October 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🧐 I am almost 100% certain that the UAP Tic Tac object is a giant paracetamol pill that poses a threat to the most enlightened administration ever produced by humankind.

#UAP #TicTac #paracetamol
October 9, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1645: #Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced mosaic panorama

Oct.5, 2025 (Sol 1645), 12:21

source images: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1645_0812973960_660EBY_N0790870ZCAM09729_0630LMJ / _ZR0_1645_0812973983_

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1645: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced mosaic panorama. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Oct.5, 2025 (Sol 1645), 12:21 source images: Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1645_0812973960_660EBY_N0790870ZCAM09729_0630LMJ Mars_Perseverance_ZR0_1645_0812973983_660EBY_N0790870ZCAM09729_0630LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Bran
October 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1645: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Oct. 5, 2025 (Sol 1645), 12:07:40

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1645: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Oct. 5, 2025 (Sol 1645), 12:07:40 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_1645_0812973121_659EBY_N0790870ZCAM09729_0630LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1644: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Oct. 4, 2025 (Sol 1644), 12:04:30

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1644: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Oct. 4, 2025 (Sol 1644), 12:04:30 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_1644_0812884161_443EBY_N0790870ZCAM09728_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
October 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Oh God, how embarrassing! 🤡
October 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1640: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Sept. 30, 2025 (Sol 1640), 11:16:33

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA/ #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc
Mars Perseverance Sol 1640: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Sept. 30, 2025 (Sol 1640), 11:16:33 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_1640_0812526110_193EBY_N0790732ZCAM09723_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
October 1, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1639: L/R #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced mosaic panorama

Sept. 29, 2025 (Sol 1639), 05:13:28

Source images: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul... / ZR0_1639

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1639: L/R Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced mosaic panorama. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Sept. 29, 2025 (Sol 1639), 05:13:28 Source images: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZL0_1639_0812414902_848EBY_N0790732ZCAM09722_1100LMJ / ZR0_1639 Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
September 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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P.S. In addition to modern machines (all running Linux), I still use a 17-year-old Lenovo T500 (Lubuntu, 8 GB RAM, Core 2 Duo) for some tasks. I hate waste. I have an external keyboard connected because the original one is getting quite scorched :)
September 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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🟣 #JUPITER | Ganymede’s Shadow | PJ40 Jet S5

2022-02-25 02:57 UT | cleaned and enhanced

PRODUCT ID : JNCE_2022056_40C00040_V01
source: www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam/proc...

Credit : #NASA / #SwRI / #MSSS / Jackie Branc © CC by

#Juno #JunoCam #GasGiant #Ganymede
JUPITER | PJ40 Jet S5 2022-02-25 02:57 UT | cleaned and enhanced PRODUCT ID : JNCE_2022056_40C00040_V01 source: https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam/processing?id=17820 Credit : NASA / SwRI / MSSS / Jackie Branc © cc by
September 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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🔴 #Mars #Perseverance Sol 1629: Right #Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced

Sept. 19, 2025 (Sol 1629), 12:15:47

source image: mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mul...

Image Credit: #NASA / #JPL-Caltech / #ASU / Jackie Branc

#RedPlanet
Mars Perseverance Sol 1629: Right Mastcam-Z Camera / enhanced. NASA's Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Right Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover's mast. Sept. 19, 2025 (Sol 1629), 12:15:47 source image: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/multimedia/raw-images/ZR0_1629_0811553241_831EBY_N0790488ZCAM09712_1100LMJ Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc
September 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM