I finally have all 1.2 million raw image files from my latest mission to ISS! Here is a sample of one of my favorite Milky Way photos, taken from the Cupola with Nikon Z9, Arri Zeiss 15mm lens, T1.8 with custom sidereal drive that cancelled out star motion relative to our orbit.
Invisible to our eyes, a nonstop stream of charged particles pours from the Sun every second. Known as the solar wind, it races across the Solar System but before it can reach Earth's surface, our planet's magnetic field deflects most of it, acting as an invisible shield.
Two flames. One enduring symbol of freedom. 🗽
Used from 1886 until 1984, the original torch now shines as a preserved piece of America’s story, while a new torch continues to light the New York Harbor.
“I, Too” by Langston Hughes, 1926
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📸 “The American Flag: Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture”
Magnificent 😃
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed Saturn in a way never seen before, using powerful infrared vision to uncover hidden details within the gas giant’s atmosphere. In these remarkable observations, Saturn’s iconic rings shine brilliantly while the planet itself appears unusually dark because methane gas absorbs much of the reflected sunlight. Beyond the stunning contrast, scientists discovered mysterious dark spots, intricate cloud structures, and glowing auroral activity near the poles, revealing a far more dynamic and complex world than previously understood. These groundbreaking images are helping astronomers unlock new secrets about Saturn’s weather, atmospheric chemistry, and the evolution of giant planets throughout our Solar System. 🪐🔭✨