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Distant Nebulas Star in Image from the Rubin Observatory
Clouds of gas and dust swirl within a nebula 5,000 light-years away, seen in more detail than ever before.
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First images of distant galaxies captured by 'ultimate' telescope[image or embed] -- The Guardian (@theguardian.com) Jun 23, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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... This image and others unveiled in a livestream June 23 offer just a glimpse of what the observatory will capture over the next 10 years from its perch atop Cerro Pachn, a mountain in the Chilean Andes. "Rubin Observatory's main feature is its opening of the time domain and its enormous field of view," said astronomer Yusra AlSayyad of Princeton University, who oversees image processing at the observatory, during a June 9 news briefing. The first publicly released images showcase those capabilities, she said. ...
"Rubin Observatory's main feature is its opening of the time domain and its enormous field of view," said astronomer Yusra AlSayyad of Princeton University, who oversees image processing at the observatory, during a June 9 news briefing. The first publicly released images showcase those capabilities, she said. ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-23 12:50 AM | Reply
OK, if you happen to have 8 minutes to spare, and are interested in our views of the sky ...
ESOcast 50: Chile Chill 1 www.youtube.com
(ESO = European Southern Observatory)
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-23 12:59 AM | Reply
LSST - Legacy Survey of Space and Time.
This is why I pay taxes (to our alien overlords).
#3 | Posted by HeliumRat at 2025-06-23 01:38 AM | Reply
@#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. ...
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 ...
#4 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-23 01:50 AM | Reply
@#3 ... (to our alien overlords) ...
Fun tune along those lines ...
Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band - I'm The Urban Spaceman (1968) www.youtube.com
Wow, lyrics are available for this one (kudos to genius.com) ...
genius.com
... I'm the Urban Spaceman, baby I've got speed I've got everything I need I'm the Urban Spaceman, baby I can fly I'm a supersonic guy I don't need pleasure I don't feel pain If you were to knock me down I'd just get up again I'm the Urban Spaceman, baby I'm making out I'm all about I wake up every morning with a smile upon my face My natural exuberance spills out all over the place ...
I don't need pleasure I don't feel pain If you were to knock me down I'd just get up again I'm the Urban Spaceman, baby I'm making out I'm all about
I wake up every morning with a smile upon my face My natural exuberance spills out all over the place ...
#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-06-25 01:49 AM | Reply
What a wonky song.... back to the new telescope: CHECK OUT THE IMAGES IF YOU HAVE NOT!
#6 | Posted by Brennnn at 2025-06-25 04:15 PM | Reply
That first picture is almost a Goatse.
Think of the implications if it really was a Goatse!
#7 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-06-25 04:31 PM | Reply
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