Abbas Mokhtarzadeh
@lookingupastro.bsky.social
Amateur Astronomer | Volunteer at NASA Solar System Ambassador | ACEAP Ambassador | Co-NOC USA, IAU | Dark Sky Advocate
Note: Opinions and posts are my own and do not reflect the views of the organizations I volunteer with.
Note: Opinions and posts are my own and do not reflect the views of the organizations I volunteer with.
ASTROACCEL: Share your experience
Participate in an International Study of Astronomy and AWE!
Take the survey and enter to win astronomical prices!
astroaccel.org
ASTRO ACCEL is a network of networks that brings together researchers and practitioners.
Participate in an International Study of Astronomy and AWE!
Take the survey and enter to win astronomical prices!
astroaccel.org
ASTRO ACCEL is a network of networks that brings together researchers and practitioners.
November 16, 2025 at 3:14 AM
ASTROACCEL: Share your experience
Participate in an International Study of Astronomy and AWE!
Take the survey and enter to win astronomical prices!
astroaccel.org
ASTRO ACCEL is a network of networks that brings together researchers and practitioners.
Participate in an International Study of Astronomy and AWE!
Take the survey and enter to win astronomical prices!
astroaccel.org
ASTRO ACCEL is a network of networks that brings together researchers and practitioners.
🌟 Join me and many other astronomers across the globe live for a 5-minute cosmic journey!
100 Hours of Astronomy & marking 100 Years of the First Public Planetarium Presentation, I’ll be speaking on 10/4/2025, 6:35–6:40 PM EDT during Block #5 of the 24-hour livestream.
bit.ly/24hrs-live5
100 Hours of Astronomy & marking 100 Years of the First Public Planetarium Presentation, I’ll be speaking on 10/4/2025, 6:35–6:40 PM EDT during Block #5 of the 24-hour livestream.
bit.ly/24hrs-live5
September 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🌟 Join me and many other astronomers across the globe live for a 5-minute cosmic journey!
100 Hours of Astronomy & marking 100 Years of the First Public Planetarium Presentation, I’ll be speaking on 10/4/2025, 6:35–6:40 PM EDT during Block #5 of the 24-hour livestream.
bit.ly/24hrs-live5
100 Hours of Astronomy & marking 100 Years of the First Public Planetarium Presentation, I’ll be speaking on 10/4/2025, 6:35–6:40 PM EDT during Block #5 of the 24-hour livestream.
bit.ly/24hrs-live5
National Outreach Coordinators of United States of America
Astronomy for All:
A Bridge Between the Public and Science�Astronomy is part of everyday life: from the calendars we use to the art, music, and stories that inspire us. Through global outreach and cultural connections.
Astronomy for All:
A Bridge Between the Public and Science�Astronomy is part of everyday life: from the calendars we use to the art, music, and stories that inspire us. Through global outreach and cultural connections.
September 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
National Outreach Coordinators of United States of America
Astronomy for All:
A Bridge Between the Public and Science�Astronomy is part of everyday life: from the calendars we use to the art, music, and stories that inspire us. Through global outreach and cultural connections.
Astronomy for All:
A Bridge Between the Public and Science�Astronomy is part of everyday life: from the calendars we use to the art, music, and stories that inspire us. Through global outreach and cultural connections.
Your name goes here!
We’re collecting names to fly around the Moon. 3.4 million of you joined us for Artemis I. How many of you would like to come along with the Artemis II mission? go.nasa.gov/artemisnames
We’re collecting names to fly around the Moon. 3.4 million of you joined us for Artemis I. How many of you would like to come along with the Artemis II mission? go.nasa.gov/artemisnames
September 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Your name goes here!
We’re collecting names to fly around the Moon. 3.4 million of you joined us for Artemis I. How many of you would like to come along with the Artemis II mission? go.nasa.gov/artemisnames
We’re collecting names to fly around the Moon. 3.4 million of you joined us for Artemis I. How many of you would like to come along with the Artemis II mission? go.nasa.gov/artemisnames
Free Online Astronomy (Fall 2025)!
UNC–Chapel Hill + LookingUpAstro.
Explore stars, galaxies & dark matter w/ real telescope data. Open to all learners.
open to HS, college & lifelong learners.
Certificate on completion.
⏳ Limited spots → forms.gle/9nao12ouK26y...
UNC–Chapel Hill + LookingUpAstro.
Explore stars, galaxies & dark matter w/ real telescope data. Open to all learners.
open to HS, college & lifelong learners.
Certificate on completion.
⏳ Limited spots → forms.gle/9nao12ouK26y...
September 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Free Online Astronomy (Fall 2025)!
UNC–Chapel Hill + LookingUpAstro.
Explore stars, galaxies & dark matter w/ real telescope data. Open to all learners.
open to HS, college & lifelong learners.
Certificate on completion.
⏳ Limited spots → forms.gle/9nao12ouK26y...
UNC–Chapel Hill + LookingUpAstro.
Explore stars, galaxies & dark matter w/ real telescope data. Open to all learners.
open to HS, college & lifelong learners.
Certificate on completion.
⏳ Limited spots → forms.gle/9nao12ouK26y...
100 Hours Astronomy
2-5 October 2025
Join the global celebration of Astronomy
#100HoursofAstronomy, #100YearsofthePlanetarium and #IAUOutreach
2-5 October 2025
Join the global celebration of Astronomy
#100HoursofAstronomy, #100YearsofthePlanetarium and #IAUOutreach
August 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
100 Hours Astronomy
2-5 October 2025
Join the global celebration of Astronomy
#100HoursofAstronomy, #100YearsofthePlanetarium and #IAUOutreach
2-5 October 2025
Join the global celebration of Astronomy
#100HoursofAstronomy, #100YearsofthePlanetarium and #IAUOutreach
صد ساعت اخترشناسی
به جشن جهانی اخترشناسی بپیوندید
دهم تا سیزدهم مهر ماه خورشیدی امسال
!اخترشناسی برای همه، در همهجا
#۱۰۰ساعت_اخترشناسی
#۱۰۰سال_آسماننما
به جشن جهانی اخترشناسی بپیوندید
دهم تا سیزدهم مهر ماه خورشیدی امسال
!اخترشناسی برای همه، در همهجا
#۱۰۰ساعت_اخترشناسی
#۱۰۰سال_آسماننما
August 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
صد ساعت اخترشناسی
به جشن جهانی اخترشناسی بپیوندید
دهم تا سیزدهم مهر ماه خورشیدی امسال
!اخترشناسی برای همه، در همهجا
#۱۰۰ساعت_اخترشناسی
#۱۰۰سال_آسماننما
به جشن جهانی اخترشناسی بپیوندید
دهم تا سیزدهم مهر ماه خورشیدی امسال
!اخترشناسی برای همه، در همهجا
#۱۰۰ساعت_اخترشناسی
#۱۰۰سال_آسماننما
Grateful to Dr. Nicola J. Fox and Sarah Marcotte for sending this Certificate of Appreciation recognizing our outreach efforts during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Honored to bring this event to the public. 🌒✨ #NASASolarSystemAmbassadors #Eclipse2024 #IAUCoNOCUSA #ACEAP
Honored to bring this event to the public. 🌒✨ #NASASolarSystemAmbassadors #Eclipse2024 #IAUCoNOCUSA #ACEAP
August 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Grateful to Dr. Nicola J. Fox and Sarah Marcotte for sending this Certificate of Appreciation recognizing our outreach efforts during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Honored to bring this event to the public. 🌒✨ #NASASolarSystemAmbassadors #Eclipse2024 #IAUCoNOCUSA #ACEAP
Honored to bring this event to the public. 🌒✨ #NASASolarSystemAmbassadors #Eclipse2024 #IAUCoNOCUSA #ACEAP
Venus & Moon Crescent in Taurus Constellation
July 22, 2025
ناهید و برماهنگ در هماختران آثور یا گاوال
July 22, 2025
ناهید و برماهنگ در هماختران آثور یا گاوال
July 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Venus & Moon Crescent in Taurus Constellation
July 22, 2025
ناهید و برماهنگ در هماختران آثور یا گاوال
July 22, 2025
ناهید و برماهنگ در هماختران آثور یا گاوال
"BBQs and cake feel like love. But love shouldn’t hurt us."
Despite health warnings, we still center gatherings on meat & sugar. Why? Because food is memory. But memory can evolve. Let’s celebrate with meaning and care. 🌿🔥🍉
#Health #Culture #FoodChoices #BBQ
Despite health warnings, we still center gatherings on meat & sugar. Why? Because food is memory. But memory can evolve. Let’s celebrate with meaning and care. 🌿🔥🍉
#Health #Culture #FoodChoices #BBQ
July 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"BBQs and cake feel like love. But love shouldn’t hurt us."
Despite health warnings, we still center gatherings on meat & sugar. Why? Because food is memory. But memory can evolve. Let’s celebrate with meaning and care. 🌿🔥🍉
#Health #Culture #FoodChoices #BBQ
Despite health warnings, we still center gatherings on meat & sugar. Why? Because food is memory. But memory can evolve. Let’s celebrate with meaning and care. 🌿🔥🍉
#Health #Culture #FoodChoices #BBQ
Part 1/5
🚀 Stargazing Basics: A Citizen Science Adventure
🗓️ Thu, July 24, 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Mint Hill Library, NC
Join us to launch into the cosmos where curiosity meets the stars!
More info: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68193...
🚀 Stargazing Basics: A Citizen Science Adventure
🗓️ Thu, July 24, 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Mint Hill Library, NC
Join us to launch into the cosmos where curiosity meets the stars!
More info: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68193...
July 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Part 1/5
🚀 Stargazing Basics: A Citizen Science Adventure
🗓️ Thu, July 24, 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Mint Hill Library, NC
Join us to launch into the cosmos where curiosity meets the stars!
More info: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68193...
🚀 Stargazing Basics: A Citizen Science Adventure
🗓️ Thu, July 24, 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Mint Hill Library, NC
Join us to launch into the cosmos where curiosity meets the stars!
More info: cmlibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/68193...
Across every age and nation, teachers are praised in words but neglected in deeds. Every doctor, artist, and scientist owes a teacher — yet teachers stay underpaid and unseen. Until we match our praise with action, we stay rich in promises but poor in gratitude.
April 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Across every age and nation, teachers are praised in words but neglected in deeds. Every doctor, artist, and scientist owes a teacher — yet teachers stay underpaid and unseen. Until we match our praise with action, we stay rich in promises but poor in gratitude.
Marvin Day 2025
Sat, Apr 26 | 4–9 PM
Marvin Efird Park, NC
Live music, food trucks, kid’s zone & more!
Visit my booth (IAU, CoNOC, USA, NASA/JPL Ambassador) for hands-on astronomy fun, NASA missions & dark sky awareness.
#MarvinDay #Astronomy #NASA #EarthDay #DarkSkies #LightPollution
Sat, Apr 26 | 4–9 PM
Marvin Efird Park, NC
Live music, food trucks, kid’s zone & more!
Visit my booth (IAU, CoNOC, USA, NASA/JPL Ambassador) for hands-on astronomy fun, NASA missions & dark sky awareness.
#MarvinDay #Astronomy #NASA #EarthDay #DarkSkies #LightPollution
April 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Marvin Day 2025
Sat, Apr 26 | 4–9 PM
Marvin Efird Park, NC
Live music, food trucks, kid’s zone & more!
Visit my booth (IAU, CoNOC, USA, NASA/JPL Ambassador) for hands-on astronomy fun, NASA missions & dark sky awareness.
#MarvinDay #Astronomy #NASA #EarthDay #DarkSkies #LightPollution
Sat, Apr 26 | 4–9 PM
Marvin Efird Park, NC
Live music, food trucks, kid’s zone & more!
Visit my booth (IAU, CoNOC, USA, NASA/JPL Ambassador) for hands-on astronomy fun, NASA missions & dark sky awareness.
#MarvinDay #Astronomy #NASA #EarthDay #DarkSkies #LightPollution
Moon
April 13, 2025
00:30 am EDT
April 13, 2025
00:30 am EDT
April 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Moon
April 13, 2025
00:30 am EDT
April 13, 2025
00:30 am EDT
It was an honor to meet Eileen Collins and Jonathan Ward at #NEAF2025 as they promoted their powerful and inspiring book, "Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The First Woman Commander of the Space Shuttle."
April 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It was an honor to meet Eileen Collins and Jonathan Ward at #NEAF2025 as they promoted their powerful and inspiring book, "Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The First Woman Commander of the Space Shuttle."
In an ever-changing landscape of ethics and discovery, embracing this perspective allows us to experience science not just as knowledge but as a profound, living experience.
esto.nasa.gov/nasa-soopsar...
esto.nasa.gov/nasa-soopsar...
March 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
In an ever-changing landscape of ethics and discovery, embracing this perspective allows us to experience science not just as knowledge but as a profound, living experience.
esto.nasa.gov/nasa-soopsar...
esto.nasa.gov/nasa-soopsar...
North Carolina Statewide Star Party. I hope this initiative extends beyond North Carolina to other states and even international venues, fostering a deeper appreciation for both reality and science in our daily lives.
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
March 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
North Carolina Statewide Star Party. I hope this initiative extends beyond North Carolina to other states and even international venues, fostering a deeper appreciation for both reality and science in our daily lives.
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
North Carolina Statewide
During the 13th annual Statewide Star Party, 42 hosts will offer public skywatching events across North Carolina on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 2025.
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
During the 13th annual Statewide Star Party, 42 hosts will offer public skywatching events across North Carolina on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 2025.
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
March 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
North Carolina Statewide
During the 13th annual Statewide Star Party, 42 hosts will offer public skywatching events across North Carolina on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 2025.
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
During the 13th annual Statewide Star Party, 42 hosts will offer public skywatching events across North Carolina on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 2025.
ncsciencefestival.org/starparty
NOWRUZ
Vernal Equinox
Equal Day & Night Celeberation!
March 20, 2025
04:45:15.70 ET
01:45:15.70 PT
Vernal Equinox
Equal Day & Night Celeberation!
March 20, 2025
04:45:15.70 ET
01:45:15.70 PT
March 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
NOWRUZ
Vernal Equinox
Equal Day & Night Celeberation!
March 20, 2025
04:45:15.70 ET
01:45:15.70 PT
Vernal Equinox
Equal Day & Night Celeberation!
March 20, 2025
04:45:15.70 ET
01:45:15.70 PT
Equal Day Movement on March 20th!
The Earth knows no borders; neither should equality."
On March 20th, as the Equinox brings equal daylight and darkness to all corners of the world, let’s unite in the reason of peace, diversity, & sustainability.
The Earth knows no borders; neither should equality."
On March 20th, as the Equinox brings equal daylight and darkness to all corners of the world, let’s unite in the reason of peace, diversity, & sustainability.
March 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Equal Day Movement on March 20th!
The Earth knows no borders; neither should equality."
On March 20th, as the Equinox brings equal daylight and darkness to all corners of the world, let’s unite in the reason of peace, diversity, & sustainability.
The Earth knows no borders; neither should equality."
On March 20th, as the Equinox brings equal daylight and darkness to all corners of the world, let’s unite in the reason of peace, diversity, & sustainability.
Are you a good dark sky neighbor? Take a moment to assess your outdoor lighting—are you helping to preserve the night sky or contributing to light pollution? Do your lights spill into your neighbor's home?
bit.ly/3U0zrNy
#DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution
bit.ly/3U0zrNy
#DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution
March 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Are you a good dark sky neighbor? Take a moment to assess your outdoor lighting—are you helping to preserve the night sky or contributing to light pollution? Do your lights spill into your neighbor's home?
bit.ly/3U0zrNy
#DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution
bit.ly/3U0zrNy
#DiscoverTheNight #DarkSkyInternational #LightPollution
Dance of Shadows:
Total Lunar Eclipse - March 13-14, 2025
Special Occultation of Luna by the Earth!
وشتآر سایه ها:
مانگرفت هماک، ۱۳ـ۱۴ مارچ ۲۰۲۵
فروپوشانش مانگ با زمین
#nasasolarsystemambassador
#totallunareclipse
#ACEAP
#astroambassadors
#iauconocusa
Photos credit: Abbas Mokhtarzadeh
Total Lunar Eclipse - March 13-14, 2025
Special Occultation of Luna by the Earth!
وشتآر سایه ها:
مانگرفت هماک، ۱۳ـ۱۴ مارچ ۲۰۲۵
فروپوشانش مانگ با زمین
#nasasolarsystemambassador
#totallunareclipse
#ACEAP
#astroambassadors
#iauconocusa
Photos credit: Abbas Mokhtarzadeh
March 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Dance of Shadows:
Total Lunar Eclipse - March 13-14, 2025
Special Occultation of Luna by the Earth!
وشتآر سایه ها:
مانگرفت هماک، ۱۳ـ۱۴ مارچ ۲۰۲۵
فروپوشانش مانگ با زمین
#nasasolarsystemambassador
#totallunareclipse
#ACEAP
#astroambassadors
#iauconocusa
Photos credit: Abbas Mokhtarzadeh
Total Lunar Eclipse - March 13-14, 2025
Special Occultation of Luna by the Earth!
وشتآر سایه ها:
مانگرفت هماک، ۱۳ـ۱۴ مارچ ۲۰۲۵
فروپوشانش مانگ با زمین
#nasasolarsystemambassador
#totallunareclipse
#ACEAP
#astroambassadors
#iauconocusa
Photos credit: Abbas Mokhtarzadeh
Heliophysics 20th Anniversary 2025
The solar wind and atmosphere loss
Dr. Sten Odenwald
March 25, 2025, 7 PM ET
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#solarsystem
#solaractivity
#SolarWind
#heliophysics
#nasa
#nasasolarsystemambassador
The solar wind and atmosphere loss
Dr. Sten Odenwald
March 25, 2025, 7 PM ET
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#solarsystem
#solaractivity
#SolarWind
#heliophysics
#nasa
#nasasolarsystemambassador
March 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Heliophysics 20th Anniversary 2025
The solar wind and atmosphere loss
Dr. Sten Odenwald
March 25, 2025, 7 PM ET
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#solarsystem
#solaractivity
#SolarWind
#heliophysics
#nasa
#nasasolarsystemambassador
The solar wind and atmosphere loss
Dr. Sten Odenwald
March 25, 2025, 7 PM ET
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#solarsystem
#solaractivity
#SolarWind
#heliophysics
#nasa
#nasasolarsystemambassador
DarkSky International Night Matters webinar.
Dr. Michelle Wooten & Mr. Brian Templeton delve into strategies to align lighting practices on their university campus with DarkSky recommended practices.
March 19th, 2025 – 2PM EDT
Register bit.ly/4hVDZye
Dr. Michelle Wooten & Mr. Brian Templeton delve into strategies to align lighting practices on their university campus with DarkSky recommended practices.
March 19th, 2025 – 2PM EDT
Register bit.ly/4hVDZye
March 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
DarkSky International Night Matters webinar.
Dr. Michelle Wooten & Mr. Brian Templeton delve into strategies to align lighting practices on their university campus with DarkSky recommended practices.
March 19th, 2025 – 2PM EDT
Register bit.ly/4hVDZye
Dr. Michelle Wooten & Mr. Brian Templeton delve into strategies to align lighting practices on their university campus with DarkSky recommended practices.
March 19th, 2025 – 2PM EDT
Register bit.ly/4hVDZye