#AlphaCentauri

[amazingfuntime]

The Monsoon Jungle stretched over thousands of square kilometres. Planetsea cast endless rains upon it, and all life, whether Earthborne or Planetborne, thrived there and filled the forest-still air with breathable atmosphere. Rare moments of sunshine occasionally penetrated the thick cover. The Peacekeeper scouts of +80 Sols revelled as, for brief moments, their lungs were filled with fragrant spray-rich air and the scents of alien flowers. Sunlight warmed faces that ached from overshelter. Some would succumb to Planetpox, but, for the lucky remainder, the Monsoon Jungle assumed prestine sacridity - and enticed them to believe Humankind may, tentatively, abide the garden of Planet.

[mystysmuses]

He still had to see Alpha Centauri...

[avatarwarriordreamwalkers]

Alpha Centauri could now potentially be within human reach, 43 year journey not a bad start!

[monkeyandelf]

Will a person be able to travel across galaxy or the solar system is his limit?

Interstellar exploration is one of the most exciting and inspiring endeavors humanity can aspire to. Imagine visiting other worlds, discovering new life forms, and maybe even finding another Earth-like planet in the vastness of space. How cool would that be?

But we also realists and know that interstellar travel is no walk in the park. It's more like running through a minefield. There are so many challenges and risks in space that many of us wonder if we will ever be able to visit other worlds.

Let's start with the obvious: distance

The closest star system to us is Alpha Centauri, approximately 4.37 light years away from us. This means that light, the fastest thing in the universe, takes more than four years to get there.

And light doesn't need fuel, food or oxygen to travel. The fastest spacecraft ever launched by humans was NASA's New Horizons probe, which reached speeds of about 58,000 km/h when it flew past Pluto in 2015. At this speed, it would take about 78,000 years to reach Alpha Centauri. Not exactly ideal for a round trip. We could fly faster with better technology, but there are limits to how much we can push the laws of physics. Even if we were somehow able to reach 10% the speed of light, which is far beyond our current capabilities, it would still take 43 years to get to Alpha Centauri. And this is provided that we do not encounter any obstacles or dangers along the way.

Which brings us to the next challenge: the interstellar medium

Space is not empty. It is filled with dust, gas, cosmic rays and other nasty substances that can damage or destroy the spacecraft.

We also don't have a good map of what's between the stars. We may encounter a rogue planet, black hole or supernova explosion without warning. Even if we manage to avoid all this, the message problem remains.

How do we keep in touch with Earth or with other interstellar travelers? Radio signals take years to travel interstellar distances, and along the way they become weaker and distorted by interference. We will need huge antennas and powerful transmitters to send and receive messages.

And finally, the human factor

How do we keep ourselves alive and sane during such long journeys? How do we cope with isolation, boredom, stress and health problems?

How do we come to terms with the fact that we may never see our home planet again, or that it may be changed beyond recognition by the time we return? Scientists and engineers are trying to answer these questions with various interstellar mission projects and proposals. Some are more realistic than others, but none are easy or cheap. They require decades of research and development, billions of dollars in funding, and a lot of courage and dedication.

Should we give up interstellar travel?

We think we should pursue both goals at the same time because they are important and valuable to humanity. Exploring our solar system is not only more feasible and accessible than interstellar travel, but also more relevant and beneficial to our immediate needs and interests. We can learn more about our own planet by studying its neighbors, we can find new resources and opportunities for development and colonization. We can also test and improve our technologies and skills in the solar system to solve difficult problems in the future. Read the full article

[atmosproductions]

ECHOES - OUT NOW!

My debut EP titled ‘Echoes’ is now available to stream on platforms such as Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, and more!

I highly recommend that you listen to it in Hi-Fi or lossless audio quality (or equivalent) so that you can fully immerse yourself in the gapless playback experience.

Click on the link below to listen to ‘Echoes’.

[thatskindarough]

“‘I just…I thought you might like to come back, one day,’ Crowley said very quietly. Aziraphale’s foot pressed against his again, and Crowley drew in a sudden breath, as if he hadn’t been breathing properly since Aziraphale had stopped touching him.”

This piece was a commission from the lovely @fellshish for their lovely friend, @alphacentaurinebula ‘s fic What Are You Doing Here? This fic is cute, funny, heartwarming, and incredibly spicy, and I’m very much looking forward to finishing it! Thank you Fells for being wonderful to work with, and happy (belated) birthday to you Alphacentauri, I’m very happy I could do this for you!

[ascendancyzine]

Finding Home: Ascendancy Zine Contributors Announcement!

We are pleased and excited to announce the list of contributors to the Finding Home: Chiss Ascendancy Fanzine!

Between now and April 1st, all of the contributors below will be working hard to create their portion of this labor of love for our fandom. So please take a moment and like, reblog, and comment to say hello. 🥰 We will be holding Contributor Spotlights over the next few months, so stay tuned to learn more about each and every talented person listed below and on our website here.

Writers:

@greatbasinrattlesnake (Tiktaalik77) @thedistantstorm (DistantStorm) @jewelliffer (MotherRameses) @marroniere (marroniere_m) @jedihlaalu (CountessLamont) @mittheresabosen @shards-of-silver (PierceTheVeils) @mayhaps-a-blog (v838monoceros / AlphaCentauri) @littleladymab (Lady_Mab) @treescape (dreaminglilacs) @furiosophie

Artists: 

@aceinspaceart (Ace) @gosouthkrabb  (Salty Krabby) @emp-roar @littlekhada @Flamryn  @anuspastor @klazje @csillin-in-the-chaos (Tinuviel) @qt-kt (kait_is_gold) @archfey (Edda) @grand-admiral-lawn @amandamadeathing @hydr0phius-art @ungimbaledlaser  @skywalkerthrawn @jazaesis  @furiosophie @heumilch @jemichiart @blue-egg-adventures drbrynn (instagram link)

Merch Artists: 

@calboyvanto  paynterly (instagram link) @owliix ruzovy_art (instagram link)

[ineffable-endearments]

You know, the idea of Crowley ever returning to Heaven is deeply offensive, but he does act sentimental about one aspect of his and Aziraphale's pre-Fall time: creating the stars and nebulae and, specifically, Alpha Centauri. He's mentioned going there more than once, and at the end of this season, it seems to have clicked for Aziraphale that Crowley wanted to return there with him because he loves him.

I saw this video, too, suggesting that the stars that bounced off of Crowley's wing when he sheltered Aziraphale...may in fact have become Alpha Centauri and Proxima Centauri?!

I don't know enough about it to be sure it's right, but if it is, wow.

I am understanding more and more why Aziraphale would think "Like the old times. Only even nicer!" would sound appealing. It could sound, to a hopeful ear, like what Crowley is calling back to.

[inevitably-ineffable-husbands]

Hope you don't mind me sending you TikTok links but I'm in pain and haven't seen this around here yet

https://www.tiktok.com/@muddymettled/video/7267251362973355306

Hey Nonny!

Of course, you guys can send me links to anything, so long as I don't have to sign in to watch them, LOL.

That said, OOOOOOOF wow, I never noticed that!!! The DETAILS they put into this show, HONESTLY. I mean, Crowley is obsessed with Alpha Centauri, and now we know why *sobs*

[reikifromlourdes]

The photo below has been infused with the Energy of Alpha Centauri (star system). It may help with connecting with angels, bringing more peace into your life and the harmonization of relationships. Here's the link to the video, http://bit.ly/3VOEqiG For the December Reiki Special (intention is for Blessings in 2023) go to reikifromlourdes.com #restrelaxationreiki #reikifromlourdes #reikihealing #reikienergy #alphacentauri #starenergy #starsystems

[amazingfuntime]

Planet, Alpha Centauri. Planetfall +20 Sols.

The United Nations "Peacekeepers" make their first tentative forays into a daunting new world. The air, although it was the correct pressure, nonetheless offered little but a slow death by asphyxiation to humans. The "impact scouts", as they were nicknamed, always wore respirators.

Occasionally, and off the scouting record, the scouts would remove the respirators: they held their trembling breath, close their eyes, and feel wind kiss their cheeks. For the briefest moment they were home.

[allnerdythings]

What if the Plan always Was that humans will get the chance to stand their ground against heaven and hell. To decide how their armageddon will go themselves. What if the demon and the Angel will stand with earth against them because , they dont need alphacentauri or whatever. They are neither heaven nor hell. Their home is earth. In their little house that they will have one day and they will always look out after the people on this little blue planet. Together.

I just think maybe the ineffable plan INCLUDES the angel and the demon falling in love like it’s a feature not a bug!!! Back me up here, God!

[avatarwarriordreamwalkers]

Could this be Polyphemus? 🫢

“A possible Neptune-size planet was reported in 2021 orbiting Alpha Centauri At roughly the same distance as Earth orbits the Sun”

https://daily.jstor.org/the-hunt-for-life-in-alpha-centauri/

[chrispalmermusic]

Chris Palmer - Eternity Lies Ahead of Us, And Behind Solo Piano Piece

[ascending-sirian]

I had a very nice channeling session this morning, lot of answered question and interesting knowledge.🔮 Any starseed can channel their star system energy anytime anywhere. It’s just a matter of focusing on it and allowing yourself to feel. As always before channeling don’t forget to center and ground yourself (in this order) and be sure to cleanse the space. Tag a starseed, what message did you channel recently! ———————————————————— #starseed #starseeds #sirius #sirianstarseed #arcturians #pleiadian #andromedan #orion #draconian #lyran #indigo #rainbowstarseed #crystal #reptilians #lemurian #atlanteans #alphacentauri#raisingconsciousness #lightworker #5dconsciousness #spiritualmemes #spiritualawakening #channeling #modernmedium https://www.instagram.com/p/CO1NDXHB36a/?igshid=1dlll8s9thx4a

[awesomage]

Mind/Machine Interface

The Warrior’s bland acronym, MMI, obscures the true horror of this monstrosity. Its inventors promise a new era of genius, but meanwhile unscrupulous power brokers use its forcible installation to violate the sanctity of unwilling human minds. They are creating their own private army of demons. —Commissioner Pravin Lal, “Report on Human Rights”