#ICYMI: The first test images from #ESA’s #Euclid mission have just been released, providing a sneak peek into the incredible discoveries that await us from this groundbreaking mission to explore the composition and evolution of the #DarkUniverse.
More information: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid/Euclid_test_images_tease_of_riches_to_come
Stay up to date with the latest developments of #ESA’s #Euclid mission by visiting the official Euclid page and discover more about this exciting project and its groundbreaking discoveries: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid
“We consider first contact less as an event and more as a long process that has already begun.”
And if humans aren’t careful and prepared as they listen for alien life, we could make the mistakes of colonizers in Earth history.
Members of an #Indigenous studies working group are thinking about how to have a better outcome.
https://theconversation.com/first-contact-with-aliens-could-end-in-colonization-and-genocide-if-we-dont-learn-from-history-207793
#Space #SpaceMastodon #SETI
#Apollo11 (#SaturnV SA-506 rocket) launched from #KennedySpaceCenter's Launch Complex 39A on July 16, 1969, carrying Commander #NeilArmstrong, Command Module Pilot #MichaelCollins and Lunar Module Pilot #Edwin "#Buzz" #Aldrin on a journey to the #Moon. #NeilArmstrong and #BuzzAldrin spent 21 hours, 36 minutes on the #Moon's surface.
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On July 20, 1969, Astronauts #NeilArmstrong and #BuzzAldrin became the first #Earth humans to step onto the lunar surface. Together they collected 47.5 pounds of lunar material for return to Earth. An estimated 650 million Earth humans watched this historic event. #Apollo11 set the stage for continued exploration of the #Moon.
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“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”
54 years ago #Today, this moment marked a turning point in history.
#Apollo11 was the #Apollo program mission that landed the first #Earth humans on the #Moon.
Learn about the Apollo 11 mission + explore media galleries and more: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/missions/apollo11.html
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More information about #Webb’s first anniversary image:
• #NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/webb-celebrates-first-year-of-science-with-new-image
• #ESA: https://esawebb.org/news/weic2316/
• @spacetelescope: https://webbtelescope.org/contents/news-releases/2023/news-2023-128
Image: Rho Ophiuchi (NIRCam compass image)
The #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope celebrates its first anniversary of science operations with an exquisite image of a star-forming region in the #RhoOphiuchi cloud complex, located 390 light-years away. This close-up reveals the birth of Sun-like stars, making it the closest known star-forming region to Earth.
Congratulations to the amazing #Webb team on one year of groundbreaking discoveries! The #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope has completely transformed our understanding of the universe, opening new frontiers of exploration and igniting our curiosity. Here's to many more years of awe-inspiring revelations!
#ESA’s #Euclid mission launched today on a #SpaceX #Falcon9 rocket. The space telescope is headed to Sun-Earth L2, 1.5 million km from Earth, to survey the sky and uncover the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Below are actual launch and deployment photos.
For updates and more information, visit https://esa.int/euclid
Congratulations to the team that make up the #Euclid mission on their successful launch! We can't wait to see what mysteries of the dark universe this space telescope will uncover.
For updates and more information, visit the official Euclid website: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Euclid
Using a colossal antenna formed by millisecond pulsars in our Milky Way galaxy, astronomers successfully identified low-frequency gravitational waves.
More information:
• NASA JPL: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/15-years-of-radio-data-reveals-evidence-of-spacetime-murmur
• Caltech: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/scientists-find-evidence-for-slow-rolling-sea-of-gravitational-waves
#SpaceNews: For the first time, scientists have detected the gravitational wave background of the universe, marking a historic breakthrough.
More information:
• NASA JPL: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/15-years-of-radio-data-reveals-evidence-of-spacetime-murmur
• Caltech: https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/scientists-find-evidence-for-slow-rolling-sea-of-gravitational-waves
#MarsCuriosity rover’s ‘postcard’ of #MarkerBandValley.
The #Curiosity team released a beautiful new image of #Martian morning and afternoon. An artistic interpretation of the landscape unveils the enigmatic beauty of #Mars, capturing the essence of a world beyond our reach.
More information: https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9415/nasas-curiosity-captures-martian-morning-afternoon-in-new-postcard/
What is a #Quasar?
• https://www.space.com/17262-quasar-definition.html
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasar
Photo (ESO): Artist’s impression of ULAS J1120+0641 (more information: https://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1122a/).
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#SpaceFactSunday: Did you know that quasars can outshine an entire galaxy? 
These luminous beasts unleash energy from supermassive black holes at their cores, making them the ultimate cosmic light show. It's like a celestial fireworks display on steroids!
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Stunning #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope image reveals #Enceladus, #Saturn's #Moon, shooting a 6,000-mile plume of water at 79 gallons per second. This ocean world is a top contender for extraterrestrial life in our #SolarSystem.
Stunning cosmic sights unlocked! Merging X-ray, infrared, and optical data reveals breathtaking star clusters, spiral galaxies, and the iconic #PillarsofCreation. Thanks to a blend of #Webb, #Chandra, #Hubble, #Spitzer, #XMM-Newton, and #NewTechnologyTelescope, we witness celestial wonders beyond human vision.
More information: https://chandra.si.edu/photo/2023/chandrawebb2/
