#astronomers

[theofficialastronomy101]

Close up of Pluto from the New Horizons space probe.

Will be adding several more photos to this same post

[that-bluesybitch]

[g-h-o-s-t-2000]

the infinite desires

[bricktoygrapher]

Stargazing ✨ 🔭 🌃

I continue to use minifigures that I haven't used before. At first I was just going to use the Astronomer kid for a photo, but I liked the idea of ​​her having company, so I added the Train kid from Lego minifigures series 25 to stargaze together. 🌟

This is the perfect photo for this month's Friendship challenge organized by the Toy Photographers MeWe community.

[hawaiianshirttaco64]

Pentiton to call marauders fans "astronomers" because we know all the stars and planets

(and their moons ofc)

[personastrologyhub]

Degree Series :The Hidden Meaning of the Degree of Gemini: (3°, 15°, 27°)

 ᥫ᭡ ᡣ𐭩 SO I've been diving deep into degree theory recently, partly because I wanted to gain a deeper understand as there is so much to unpack. I started with gemini as I have a lot of gemini energy in my chart, and so its mostly as a reference for myself however I wanted to share some of my findings here to help anyone else—whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned like me—who's interested in learning more about how degrees work in astrology. I plan to do a series covering all the signs, but I wanted to start with Gemini since that's where my focus has been lately.

When we think of Gemini, we often focus on communication, dual energy, quick thinking, and curiosity etc—but did you know that certain degrees of Gemini hold much deeper meanings?

3° Gemini: The Writers' Playground and Paths We Travel 📝🛣️

The 3rd degree of Gemini, we all know that it is traditionally connected to communication but did you know its also connected to the act of writing itself, so like things like —pencils, notebooks, stationery, and paper. I've always had a love for stationary, I would be so happy when my friends would buy me stationary for my birthday. This is the degree of the scribe. If you have placements here, you may have an intuitive connection to putting thoughts into words, making this an ideal degree for writers, journalists, and storytellers, journalling might be good for you.

3° Gemini is also tied to movement—not just short trips like we know but, crossroads, streets, and transportation. It governs traffic, bus stops, junctions, dual carriageways and the various means by which we navigate both physical and mental journeys. If you have planets at this degree, they may influence how you move through the world, both literally and figuratively. The mental agility of Gemini is mirrored in the constant flow of traffic and movement.

15° Gemini also governs corridors, balconies, and gates—the spaces in-between. These are transition zones, just like Gemini, which constantly moves between ideas, identities, and experiences.

This degree extends its reach into daily connections too: from chatting with a neighbor to a quick text or phone call, all short, rapid exchanges of ideas are tied to this powerful degree.

15° Gemini: The Intellectuals and In-Between Spaces 

15° Gemini, we all know that it ties to all things communication, or intellectual work. It’s tied to journalists, literature, and education. radio anchor, radio presenter, news editor, magazine editor, teacher, speaker, publisher, social media marketer, all of that jazz.... It's a great degree for announcers—those who are literally the voice of information, whether on radio or TV.

This degree even links to personal documents like passports, driver’s licenses, or IDs—anything that helps you move between spaces, both literal and symbolic.

27° Gemini: Commerce, Communication, and the Power of Connection 

Finally, 27° Gemini reveals a connection to commerce and communication. This degree governs shops, merchants, and the exchange of goods.

—it’s also about the gathering places where exchanges happen. Whether it’s a newsstand, post office, bus stop, or even a bookstore, this degree marks where people meet briefly, exchange ideas or goods, and then move on. It’s where we interact with our environment in fleeting yet meaningful ways.

There’s also a fascinating connection to siblings, twins, and childhood. This degree highlights duality, balance, and the ability to juggle two or more worlds at once—whether it's managing relationships with siblings, or navigating between personal and professional lives.

If you have placements at 3°, 15°, or 27° Gemini, pay attention to how these areas show up in your life. Whether you’re connecting ideas, working in a commercial setting, navigating different environments, or fostering quick, intellectual exchanges, these degrees reveal the dynamic, multifaceted nature of Gemini.

From writing and communication to short trips and business exchanges, these degrees show where the everyday world of ideas, movement, and commerce comes alive.

[importantwomensbirthdays]

Charlene Heisler

Charlene Heisler was born in 1961 in Calgary, Alberta. When Heisler was about to begin her PhD in astronomy, her doctors advised against it. They said that she would only survive a couple of years due to her cystic fibrosis. Yet she not only completed her PhD at Yale, but also became a world-renowned astronomer. Heisler made significant contributions to the understanding of active galaxies, and to why some galaxies, but not others, have broad-line regions. Her final major project was the COLA project, which sought to determine whether there was a link between active galactic nuclei and starburst activity.

Charlene Heisler died in 1999 at the age of 37. The Astronomical Society of Australia gives the Charlene Heisler Prize each year in her honor.

[uwmspeccoll]

Milestone Monday

Uranus Exposed

On this day, March 10, 1977, astronomers made a significant discovery regarding Uranus—its rings. This finding was particularly noteworthy because, prior to this, only the rings of Saturn were known. During a stellar occultation (fancy words for "watching a star play hide and seek with a planet”), astronomers James L. Elliot, Edward W. Dunham, and Jessica Mink found these rings while using the Kuiper Airborne Observatory. So, on that fateful day, we learned that Uranus was not just a planet with a funny name!

Astronomers discovered nine of the thirteen currently known rings on this occasion. The Hubble Space Telescope, which captured images between 2003 and 2005, observed the two most recently identified rings. It is believed that the Uranian ring system likely originated from several moons that once orbited around the planet and ultimately collided with each another.

The rings are considered relatively young, a mere 600 million years old. Speaking of being old, this is the exact day one of my brothers was born, who is sometimes a pain in my, well, you can guess where this is headed. (I couldn’t resist being a little cheeky.)  Happy 48th Birthday, Lance!

In honor of these occasions, here are images from a book in our pop-up collection: 

Space: a Star-Studded Journey of Discovery! written by Peter Bond, illustrated by Kim Thompson, along with design and paper engineering by Andy Mansfield. It was published in New York by Sandy Creek in 2008. This out-of-this-world pop-up book, filled with captivating facts, flaps, tabs, and booklets, will take you on an exhilarating journey through the cosmos!

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--Melissa, Special Collections Library Assistant

[colonellickburger]

Daniel Stephen Homer. Nilay Mokashi, Observatory of Jyotirvidya Parisanstha, Pune, India, 2022

[youdonthavetocallmedarlinnn]

Big holes with math in them.

[jokingluna]

[theofficialastronomy101]

Think we're the only planet with life? 350mp quality. Remember to download to your phone and zoom in. Gets even more beautiful. Yes this is a nebula, yes I know there’s no life in a nebula. Of course these are not real photos. Duh!

[that-bluesybitch]

[g-h-o-s-t-2000]

in a magic mirror

[simpsforscience]

Sun's not all fire! 🌞 It's got a 4-layer atmosphere of scorching plasma. Corona's the hottest, millions of degrees! Read through to know more about these layers.