The Astronomy and Physics thread. And things of the like.

[PVarck31]

I can't believe stuff like this actually exists out there.

[PVarck31]

I feel like I can't even process that picture. I mean, wtf? We are a speck of what the universe is made of. How are we even here? It's mind-bending to even think about. And everything we see is in the past. And who knows what it looks like now? Imagine all the planets in those galaxies. Probably trillions. There must be ones just like ours.

Sometimes this stuff keeps me up at night.

[Jr.]

Quote: Originally Posted by PVarck31

I feel like I can't even process that picture. I mean, wtf? We are a speck of what the universe is made of. How are we even here? It's mind-bending to even think about. And everything we see is in the past. And who knows what it looks like now? Imagine all the planets in those galaxies. Probably trillions. There must be ones just like ours. Sometimes this stuff keeps me up at night.

I start freaking out if I think about it too much

[PVarck31]

NGC 1706. Just wow.

[PVarck31]

JWST has found that there is photochemistry going on on the planet WASP-39b. A hot Saturn.

This is a huge discovery because it shows that there is actually ozone forming on that planet. Which is huge for potential life on terrestrial planets. Without ozone, we wouldn't be here. So knowing planets in the universe can have photochemistry and produce ozone is such a big discovery.

[Caulfield]

crazy to think Artemis 1 entered the atmosphere today at well over 24,000 mph, then land in the ocean at 20 mph

[Ghost Of The Year]

Anyone else hoping to get a good look at the Aurora Borealis, northern lights, tonight? Supposed to be some kind of solar storm tonight that will cause it to be seen further out than normal. I would like to see it but I also hope it doesn't knock out my satellite tv too tho.

[Bard]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ghost Of The Year

Anyone else hoping to get a good look at the Aurora Borealis, northern lights, tonight? Supposed to be some kind of solar storm tonight that will cause it to be seen further out than normal. I would like to see it but I also hope it doesn't knock out my satellite tv too tho.

Best Storm we've had in the last 20 years, too.

Wife, dog, and I are making a little road trip a bit up north to get a good look at it! Camp the night, and then return tomorrow.

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