Panagiotis Xipteras
@xipteras.org
💯 Amateur astro, travel and tech geek, content creator, Earth🌿 and space advocate, AI adopter, photo editor, equipment reviewer, encouraging visionary, no politics. Website: https://www.xipteras.com
And that faint red patch up there? 🤔 Hmm… never mind. It is what it is. Clear skies, and thank you for joining me for another night under the stars!
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
And that faint red patch up there? 🤔 Hmm… never mind. It is what it is. Clear skies, and thank you for joining me for another night under the stars!
My eyes were fixed eastward, 👀 and here in southern Germany we didn’t share the luck of our North American friends who witnessed a breathtaking show (I retweeted it earlier). So here it is, ladies and gentlemen — a 30-second glimpse of the Orion Nebula.
November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
My eyes were fixed eastward, 👀 and here in southern Germany we didn’t share the luck of our North American friends who witnessed a breathtaking show (I retweeted it earlier). So here it is, ladies and gentlemen — a 30-second glimpse of the Orion Nebula.
The bubble #nebulae spans ~7 light-years (almost twice the distance between us and Proxima Centauri) and is still expanding into the surrounding molecular cloud. CS ✨🔭
November 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The bubble #nebulae spans ~7 light-years (almost twice the distance between us and Proxima Centauri) and is still expanding into the surrounding molecular cloud. CS ✨🔭
For us night-sky lovers, Capricornus captures our imagination with its rich history and enduring presence in the night sky. Clear skies! ✨
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PS: I think, I need more room for my postings, dear @bsky.app Thank you.
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PS: I think, I need more room for my postings, dear @bsky.app Thank you.
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
For us night-sky lovers, Capricornus captures our imagination with its rich history and enduring presence in the night sky. Clear skies! ✨
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PS: I think, I need more room for my postings, dear @bsky.app Thank you.
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PS: I think, I need more room for my postings, dear @bsky.app Thank you.
Tonight, shortly after sunset, look south to see #Capricornus, one of the most recognisable zodiac constellations, appearing as a celestial goat with its distinctive 'horns' pointing skywards. To ancient astronomers, it symbolised the cyclical nature of time and the balance between land and sea....
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Tonight, shortly after sunset, look south to see #Capricornus, one of the most recognisable zodiac constellations, appearing as a celestial goat with its distinctive 'horns' pointing skywards. To ancient astronomers, it symbolised the cyclical nature of time and the balance between land and sea....
His mother, Rhea, transformed the horn into a 'horn of plenty', which could produce endless food and drink. Zeus later honoured Amalthea by placing her image in the sky as the constellation Capricornus. This story connects the constellation with themes of fertility, abundance, and divine gratitude..
November 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
His mother, Rhea, transformed the horn into a 'horn of plenty', which could produce endless food and drink. Zeus later honoured Amalthea by placing her image in the sky as the constellation Capricornus. This story connects the constellation with themes of fertility, abundance, and divine gratitude..