#Trump’s #budget proposal, though not yet formally submitted to Congress, would eviscerate a long list of #planetary & #astronomical missions, including the next major #NASA #space #telescope & the agency’s goal of bringing samples of #Mars back to Earth to search for signs of ancient life.
NASA’s #astrophysics budget would take a huge hit, dropping from ~$1.5B to $487M. Planetary #science would see a drop from $2.7B to $1.9B. #EarthScience would drop from ~$2.2B to $1.033B.
Moon enters Libra, April 11, 2025, 01:12 UTC (☉ in ♈︎, ☾ in ♎︎) #calendar #astronomical #OTD #OnThisDay
https://hermetic.com/crowley/astrology/your-place-among-the-stars/moon-in-libra
Did You Know? #2 – How do we measure distances in space? 
The astronomical unit (au) is crucial for mapping our Solar System, but for interstellar distances, light-years and parsecs help us grasp the cosmos' vast scale.
Watch to explore how astronomers scale distances!
Understanding these distances helps us better comprehend the universe's mysteries. Which cosmic distance amazes you the most?
Full Moon in Virgo, March 14, 2025, 06:54 UTC (
in ♍︎) #calendar #astronomical #OTD #OnThisDay
https://hermetic.com/crowley/astrology/your-place-among-the-stars/moon-in-virgo
First of February
The moon and Venus in the sky at night
Today Last of February :
"Planetary Parade,"
a rare #astronomical treat this Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, when a remarkable planetary alignment, often referred to as a "#planetaryparade," #astronomy #planets
Moon enters Scorpio, February 18, 2025, 00:19 UTC (☉ in ♒︎, ☾ in ♏︎) #calendar #astronomical #OTD #OnThisDay
https://hermetic.com/crowley/astrology/your-place-among-the-stars/moon-in-scorpio
Are #Dyson #Spheres Real? : Medium
Surprise Turning of Ancient '#Wheel of #Ghosts' Casts Doubt on #Astronomical Purpose : Science Alert
#Microbes can colonise #Space, produce drugs and create #Energy — researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how : Down2Earth
Check our latest #KnowledgeLinks
Spectacular #astronomical events for 2025 are beginning soon, and we have you covered with a trusty guide on the best ways to be starstruck by the night sky!
In this guide, discover all the astronomical events for the year and how best to see them: http://ausgeo.co/2025skyguide
#photography #science #scientist #space #astronomy #astrodon
Now It Has Been Confirmed: – The Largest Burial Mound In Western Norway
https://riksantikvaren.no/na-er-det-bekreftet-den-storste-gravhaugen-pa-vestlandet/ <-- shared technical article
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #survey #remotesensing #groundpenetratingradar #GPR #tingmound #Karnilshaugen #TinghaugenpåHauge #Norway #astronomical #solstice #cairn #pagan #religious #solar #IronAge #burialmound #archaeology #Viking #protected #Gloppefjord #fjord #georadar #soil #manmade #WorldHeritage #nomination
WAS member, science teacher, and astrophotographer extraordinaire Kurt Zeppetello is traveling to Dallas for #eclipse #totality on April 8th. Kurt made a great video of his prep and his process. Like many who travel long distances to these #astronomical rarities, Kurt will be pleasantly surprised if everything comes together as planned.
The orbits of planets 
in the #SolarSystem are not stable (chaotic), arising especially in the inner Solar System. Elucidating the role of #astronomical forcing in driving deep-ocean circulation is important for better understanding the future response of the #ocean 
to #GlobalWarming 
. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-46171-5
*adds item to birthday wishlist*
https://mastodon.online/@Pepijn/112028166528488702
@Pepijn - Here's a #timelapse of the #LEGO #Technic set 42179 #orrery doing a full #astronomical year!
It has accurate turning of the #sun and #earth (day), the earth & #moon system turning around the sun (year), the moon around earth (month) and earths axial tilt (seasons).
It's honestly awesome. One of the most enjoyable technic builds ever. A highly recommended set.
Here's a #timelapse of the #LEGO #Technic set 42179 #orrery doing a full #astronomical year!
It has accurate turning of the #sun and #earth (day), the earth & #moon system turning around the sun (year), the moon around earth (month) and earths axial tilt (seasons).
It's honestly awesome. One of the most enjoyable technic builds ever. A highly recommended set.
(For the video I added a motor. Out of the box the set is hand-driven which is satisfying in itself as it gives fine control).
Greg Cocks 
