MikeViker
@mikeviker.bsky.social
Core Meltdown Supervisor
Amateur Astronomer
Astrophotographer as JanSky
Amateur Astronomer
Astrophotographer as JanSky
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Strong geomagnetic storms and a moderate solar radiation storm have led to an aurora view forecast for Wednesday night in the northern U.S.
Strong Northern Lights Forecast: 18 States Might View Aurora Borealis Tonight
Strong geomagnetic storms and a moderate solar radiation storm have led to an aurora view forecast for Wednesday night in the northern U.S.
www.forbes.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Strong geomagnetic storms and a moderate solar radiation storm have led to an aurora view forecast for Wednesday night in the northern U.S.
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For anyone with the slightest understanding of the challenges involved in bringing a new rocket to the launch pad, as well as a calendar, the delay does not come as a surprise.
Neutron rocket’s debut slips into mid-2026 as company seeks success from the start
“Those who have failed to deliver are numerous.”…
arstechnica.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
For anyone with the slightest understanding of the challenges involved in bringing a new rocket to the launch pad, as well as a calendar, the delay does not come as a surprise.
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HiRISE 3D: Double Impact Crater!
Glacier fill in two craters now separated, but looks like the flow went north at some point, and there is a suprising lack of erosion in some areas of the rim.
Full image: https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_089880_2125_ESP_089603_2125_RED
#Mars #NASA #science
Glacier fill in two craters now separated, but looks like the flow went north at some point, and there is a suprising lack of erosion in some areas of the rim.
Full image: https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_089880_2125_ESP_089603_2125_RED
#Mars #NASA #science
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
HiRISE 3D: Double Impact Crater!
Glacier fill in two craters now separated, but looks like the flow went north at some point, and there is a suprising lack of erosion in some areas of the rim.
Full image: https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_089880_2125_ESP_089603_2125_RED
#Mars #NASA #science
Glacier fill in two craters now separated, but looks like the flow went north at some point, and there is a suprising lack of erosion in some areas of the rim.
Full image: https://www.uahirise.org/anaglyph/ESP_089880_2125_ESP_089603_2125_RED
#Mars #NASA #science
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
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Joan Miquel González Navarra ha capturado 3I/Atlas desde astrosabadell.
El resultado es brutal:
youtube.com/shorts/cY5Ep...
El resultado es brutal:
youtube.com/shorts/cY5Ep...
Cometa interestel·lar 3I/ATLAS des de l'Observatori de Sabadell
YouTube video by Astro Sabadell
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Joan Miquel González Navarra ha capturado 3I/Atlas desde astrosabadell.
El resultado es brutal:
youtube.com/shorts/cY5Ep...
El resultado es brutal:
youtube.com/shorts/cY5Ep...
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The First Radio Signal From Comet 3I/Atlas Ends the Debate About Its Nature
www.wired.com/story/the-fi...
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www.wired.com/story/the-fi...
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The First Radio Signal From Comet 3I/Atlas Ends the Debate About Its Nature
An observatory detected the first radio signal from the interstellar object 3I/Atlas. Here's what it means.
www.wired.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The First Radio Signal From Comet 3I/Atlas Ends the Debate About Its Nature
www.wired.com/story/the-fi...
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www.wired.com/story/the-fi...
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New Glenn, the towering orbital rocket that Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin designed to compete with SpaceX's dominant Falcon rockets, is back for its second launch ever — this time with a job to send twin spacecraft on a long, winding trip to Mars.
https://cnn.it/4nHBh1d
https://cnn.it/4nHBh1d
November 9, 2025 at 4:12 PM
New Glenn, the towering orbital rocket that Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin designed to compete with SpaceX's dominant Falcon rockets, is back for its second launch ever — this time with a job to send twin spacecraft on a long, winding trip to Mars.
https://cnn.it/4nHBh1d
https://cnn.it/4nHBh1d
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A prominent far-right German activist has applied for political asylum in the U.S., as the Trump administration has signaled plans to prioritize protections for White refugees and Europeans who claim they are being targeted for their populist views.
German far-right activist seeks asylum in U.S. as Trump ties deepen
Social media influencer Naomi Seibt, a supporter of the nationalist AfD party, said she is being persecuted in Germany for her political views.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A prominent far-right German activist has applied for political asylum in the U.S., as the Trump administration has signaled plans to prioritize protections for White refugees and Europeans who claim they are being targeted for their populist views.
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Lets see...
Source: Blue Origin
Source: Blue Origin
November 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Lets see...
Source: Blue Origin
Source: Blue Origin
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Join us 🔴LIVE🔴 Momentarily from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida , as Blue Origin launches its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket for its second mission.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
Blue Origin Launches New Glenn Flight 2 - NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
YouTube video by NASASpaceflight
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Join us 🔴LIVE🔴 Momentarily from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida , as Blue Origin launches its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket for its second mission.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0dQ...
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Newsom: "Think about the state of mind of the VP. How do you square the circle when you go to a prayer breakfast? Old testament, new testament. What's the fundamental thing that connects John to Matthew to Proverbs? It's this notion of hunger, feeding the poor. It's central to advancing God's will."
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Newsom: "Think about the state of mind of the VP. How do you square the circle when you go to a prayer breakfast? Old testament, new testament. What's the fundamental thing that connects John to Matthew to Proverbs? It's this notion of hunger, feeding the poor. It's central to advancing God's will."
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¿Qué mundo hipotecado le vamos a dejar a nuestros robots?
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
¿Qué mundo hipotecado le vamos a dejar a nuestros robots?
Simulation of the HiRISE camera on the MRO compared with James Webb Telescope on 3I/ATLAS.
November 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Simulation of the HiRISE camera on the MRO compared with James Webb Telescope on 3I/ATLAS.
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Blue Origin is set to launch its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket from Florida once again, this time with a payload to be launched to Mars.
The second mission, named “NG-2” by Blue Origin, is scheduled to launch on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2:45 PM EST (19:45 UTC) from LC-36 at Cape Canaveral.
By Haygen Warren
The second mission, named “NG-2” by Blue Origin, is scheduled to launch on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2:45 PM EST (19:45 UTC) from LC-36 at Cape Canaveral.
By Haygen Warren
November 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Blue Origin is set to launch its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket from Florida once again, this time with a payload to be launched to Mars.
The second mission, named “NG-2” by Blue Origin, is scheduled to launch on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2:45 PM EST (19:45 UTC) from LC-36 at Cape Canaveral.
By Haygen Warren
The second mission, named “NG-2” by Blue Origin, is scheduled to launch on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2:45 PM EST (19:45 UTC) from LC-36 at Cape Canaveral.
By Haygen Warren
Were observed several "tails" on 3I/ATLAS.
Don't believe Avi Loeb, this is kind of common on CO+ ions rich comets.
Don't believe Avi Loeb, this is kind of common on CO+ ions rich comets.
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Were observed several "tails" on 3I/ATLAS.
Don't believe Avi Loeb, this is kind of common on CO+ ions rich comets.
Don't believe Avi Loeb, this is kind of common on CO+ ions rich comets.
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El cometa C/2025 V1 (Borisov) parece haberse desintegrado. Una imagen tomada hace unos momentos por el astrónomo Katsumi Yoshimoto lo muestra como un objeto muy tenue y fantasmal, sin núcleo. #cometa #v1borisov
November 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
El cometa C/2025 V1 (Borisov) parece haberse desintegrado. Una imagen tomada hace unos momentos por el astrónomo Katsumi Yoshimoto lo muestra como un objeto muy tenue y fantasmal, sin núcleo. #cometa #v1borisov
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New Comet C/2025 V1 Borisov Is Speeding Past Earth – But Where’s Its Tail?
https://www.newsbeep.com/ie/128523/
A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 Borisov, is speeding through speeding through the solar system between the Earth…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ie/128523/
A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 Borisov, is speeding through speeding through the solar system between the Earth…
New Comet C/2025 V1 Borisov Is Speeding Past Earth - But Where’s Its Tail? - Ireland News Beep
A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 Borisov, is speeding through speeding through the solar system between the Earth and interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, drawing
www.newsbeep.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New Comet C/2025 V1 Borisov Is Speeding Past Earth – But Where’s Its Tail?
https://www.newsbeep.com/ie/128523/
A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 Borisov, is speeding through speeding through the solar system between the Earth…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ie/128523/
A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 Borisov, is speeding through speeding through the solar system between the Earth…
Andromeda Galaxy
SeestarS50
3hrs integration
Bortle 7
SeestarS50
3hrs integration
Bortle 7
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Andromeda Galaxy
SeestarS50
3hrs integration
Bortle 7
SeestarS50
3hrs integration
Bortle 7
