Clouds of gas and dust swirl within a nebula 5,000 light-years away, seen in more detail than ever before. With this view of the Lagoon Nebula -- and the much farther Trifid Nebula in the upper right -- the Vera C. Rubin Observatory makes its public debut.
OK, if you happen to have 8 minutes to spare, and are interested in our views of the sky ...
ESOcast 50: Chile Chill 1
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(ESO = European Southern Observatory)
@#3 ... to our alien overlords ...
So, my guess might be that you are a fan of the late 1990's TV show, Earth: Final Conflict?
Earth: Final Conflict
en.wikipedia.org
... Earth: Final Conflict is a science fiction television series based on ideas developed by Gene Roddenberry.
The series was produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry, who possessed notes kept by Roddenberry that would provide the conceptual basis for the series. It ran for five seasons between October 6, 1997, and May 20, 2002. ...
Early in the 21st century, a race of aliens, the Taelons (often referred to as "the Companions"), travel to Earth and take up residence in limited numbers. The Taelons possess highly advanced technologies, many of which they share with humanity, seemingly out of generosity and good will.
As a result of these advances, disease, war and pollution are nearly eliminated within three years of their arrival.
Despite this, some question whether the Taelons' motives are as benevolent as they appear, and a resistance movement forms to halt the Taelons' ever-growing influence on humanity. ...
An interesting sci-fi series.
I'd really like to see it again ...
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