Our Galaxy is one of three large galaxies in the Local Group of galaxies. The others (shown here) are M31 (Andromeda) and M33 (Triangulum)
https://octodon.social/media/-0ytqFXjzqEp1iYJaQE
M81 (right) and M82 (left) are 2 interacting galaxies. The interaction with M81 has set off massive star formation in M82. https://octodon.social/media/vndb-5DwMwwuiKsyc58
You can see the matter from the smaller galaxy being flung off into intergalactic space due to the gravitational interaction with M51. https://octodon.social/media/89kBwRDzHewNPH7bZ08
Moon through this 76mm f4 telescope. And the same picture with a little processing. https://octodon.social/media/FFtnrqlb-x7ysxzxxCE https://octodon.social/media/8UavP6DPFkhUVAwBiwc https://octodon.social/media/03W9ttm9JsWfmkKgOso
Hugs for everyone.
I just read the news. I'm not going to complain about the world here today. There is a lot of love and acceptance in my life and I think that's the most important thing for me to think about before I go to sleep tonight.
@live Understanding it is massive part of the enjoyment for many!
When doing photometry on this image the count of stars is over 20000. It’s about 4 degrees (8 full Moons) on a side. https://octodon.social/media/1f7xyHQxX--KD0iGeCY
@schuyler Oh, neat! Most likely! Their wiki has a similar symbol.
@schuyler It looks like something to do with hands. Maybe it's how you're supposed to pick it up? Haha. I have no clue.
Are my rules still relevant on this new platform?
@Astronomer Totally! I also missed this exciting and fun feeling that I experienced in 2008 when I joined the bird site.
@jason Hahaha. I don't think I'll have the chance to spend that amount anytime soon, either. There's got to be a good not well known brand out there, I just have to find it!
@jason I would like to purchase a decent frother for it when I have $300 to spare but this morning I just slowly heated/whisked it up in a saucepan. :)
@Astronomer I think someone is developing a "Tootsuite" as well! *giggles* but seriously.
Aeropress/home made latte in the morning = infinitely better than spending $6.
@Astronomer I'm using Amaroq for iOS. Clunky, but it works. Not sure if it's out there for Android, though.
I seriously need my scary elevator panic attacks to just freaking cool it.
Can't sleep. Too busy thinking about tooting.
yeah i drive a '95 sega saturn
