Steps into Space - Commercialisation, Occupation, Colonization: 02/03/14

Monday, 3 February 2014

Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared

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Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared

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"NASA's Spitzer and Hubble Space Telescopes joined forces to create this striking composite image of one of the most popular sights in the universe. Messier 104 is commonly known as the Sombrero galaxy because in visible light, it resembles the broad-brimmed Mexican hat. However, in Spitzer's striking infrared view, the galaxy looks more like a 'bull's eye.'"

(qtd. from HubbleSite.org NewsCenter release STScI-2003-28)

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

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John 1:1 gift wrapping paper

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John 1:1 gift wrapping paper

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In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 Taken right out of the Bible, this heavenly scripture is a message of love, hope, faith and encouragement. Let these sacred words penetrate your body, mind and spirit and look in wonder at the NASA photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. You will KNOW we have an awesome GOD watching over us and miracles can and do happen! Original image by ESA/HUBBLE, and graphic design by Angelina LaFera.

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Carl Sagan Quote Poster

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Carl Sagan Quote Poster

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"For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love." ~Carl Sagan

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ExoMars orbiter core module completed

The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter module consisting of the spacecraft structure, thermal control and propulsion systems was handed over by OHB System to Thales Alenia Space France at a ceremony held in Bremen, Germany, today.

via ESA Space Science

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/ExoMars_orbiter_core_module_completed

Lunar Time Lapse Panorama including Yutu Rover

Where has the Yutu rover been on the Moon? Arriving in 2013 mid-December, the Chinese Yutu robotic rover has spent some of the past month and a half exploring Mare Imbrium on Earth's Moon. Because it uses solar power, the mechanical Jade Rabbit goes into sleep mode to endure the two-week long lunar night. Pictured above is a digitally created time-lapse composite panorama showing the region surrounding the Chang'e 3 lander, capturing the desk-sized rover in three positions. On the far right, Yutu is seen heading south to investigate greener pastures, likely never to return to its lander again. Organize Your Universe: Free APOD 2014 Calendar in PDF format
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Zazzle Space Gifts for young and old

Perseus Nebula Wall Graphic

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Perseus Nebula Wall Graphic

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"Baby stars are forming near the eastern rim of the cosmic cloud Perseus, in this infrared image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope.

"The baby stars are approximately three million years old and are shown as reddish-pink dots to the right of the image. The pinkish color indicates that these infant stars are still shrouded by the cosmic dust and gas that collapsed to form them. These stars are part of the IC348 star cluster, which consists of over 300 known member stars.

"The Perseus Nebula can be seen as the large green cloud at the center of the image."

Read more at the JPL/Spitzer website.

Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/L. Cieza (Univ. of Texas at Austin)

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ExoMars lander module named Schiaparelli

The entry, descent and landing demonstrator module that will fly on the 2016 ExoMars mission has been named ‘Schiaparelli’ in honour of the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli, who famously mapped the Red Planet’s surface features in the 19th century.

via ESA Space Science

http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/ExoMars_lander_module_named_Schiaparelli

Hoag's Object iPad Mini Cover

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Hoag's Object iPad Mini Cover

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"A nearly perfect ring of hot, blue stars pinwheels about the yellow nucleus of an unusual galaxy known as Hoag's Object. This image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures a face-on view of the galaxy's ring of stars, revealing more detail than any existing photo of this object. The entire galaxy is about 120,000 light-years wide, which is slightly larger than our Milky Way Galaxy. The blue ring, which is dominated by clusters of young, massive stars, contrasts sharply with the yellow nucleus of mostly older stars. What appears to be a "gap" separating the two stellar populations may actually contain some star clusters that are almost too faint to see."

(qtd. from Hubblesite.org NewsCenter release STScI-2002-21)

Credit: NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

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Stormy Saturn

Space science image of the week: A turbulent storm on Saturn plays out in front of the international Cassini spacecraft

via ESA Space Science

http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2014/02/Churning_atmosphere_on_Saturn

Psalm 27:1 wrapping paper

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Psalm 27:1 wrapping paper

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The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? Psalm 27:1 Taken right out of the Bible, this heavenly scripture is a message of love, hope, faith and encouragement. Let these sacred words penetrate your body, mind and spirit and look in wonder at the NASA photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. You will KNOW we have an awesome GOD watching over us and miracles can and do happen! Original image by ESA/HUBBLE, and graphic design by Angelina LaFera.

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Quantum dots provide complete control of photons

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By emitting photons from a quantum dot at the top of a micropyramid, researchers are creating a polarized light source for such things as energy-saving computer screens and wiretap-proof communications.

via Science Daily

South Pillar of Carina Wall Skins

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South Pillar of Carina Wall Skins

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"This false-color image taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the "South Pillar" region of the star-forming region called the Carina Nebula. Like cracking open a watermelon and finding its seeds, the infrared telescope "busted open" this murky cloud to reveal star embryos (yellow or white) tucked inside finger-like pillars of thick dust (pink). Hot gases are green and foreground stars are blue. Not all of the newfound star embryos can be easily spotted.

"Though the nebula's most famous and massive star, Eta Carinae, is too bright to be observed by infrared telescopes, the downward-streaming rays hint at its presence above the picture frame. Ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds from Eta Carinae and its siblings have shredded the cloud to pieces, leaving a mess of tendrils and pillars."

Read more at the JPL/Spitzer website.

Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/N. Smith (University of Arizona)

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