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SNOWY SUN - FEBRUARY 2025 (4) Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . AFTER SUNSET . . Hey Venus, Jupiter (in tandem with Aldebaran), Sirius! . Better to be a colossus in our sky than a miniature anywhere in the infinite! Isn’t it? . . . #poetry
Timeanddate.com The Virtual Telescope Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ltN3OzrbEc #eclipse #lunar #observing

Island Universe

. . Island Universe . . An island universe it seems well-suited for a land of dreams except this world galactic lies in Canes Venatici skies called Hunting Dogs in English themes. . Still nonetheless the region teems with bright young stellars in regimes that form into its astral guise, an island universe. . The site peculiar-shaped one deems, that is, stargazers with their schemes, could be from outward pressure ties, so goes the prevalent surmise— in issue for poetic themes, an island universe. . . Harley White . . * * * ...
SNOWY SUN - FEBRUARY 2025 (3) Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . . On a snowy day it’s cool to follow the road of the snowy Sun! .. . .. #poetry
Hi fellow AWB members! Spring begins on March 20th. If you have been hibernating and staying inside due to the cold weather, it will soon be time to dust off your telescopes and binoculars and do some observing. Are any of you planning stargazing adventures in the upcoming months? Do you have any tips or suggestions for our beginner members who want to explore the sky with their newly purchased telescopes? What are the best objects to observe in the Spring? If you would like to respond, you can add a comment below OR go to the upper right and corner of your screen, after you login and click on the blue CREATE button. A drop down menu will appear and ...
SNOWY SUN - FEBRUARY 2025 (2) Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . . . Despite the snowy trees, the Sun is on a branch - the first bud of spring . #poetry
SNOWY SUN - FEBRUARY 2025 (1) Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . SNOWY SUN - FEBRUARY 2025 (1) . Note: Between February 16 and February 21, 2025 I was fascinated by the snow lying over Bucharest, I took several photos and created a short series of astro-photo-poetry. . Terrible winter, terrible weather and the Sun like a snowball. . . #poetry

TO FIND E.T.LIFE

Image details: Wide-field view of the sky around the star 51 Pegasi Credit: ESO/Digitized Sky Survey 2 https://www.eso.org/public/images/potw2108a/ ––– | TO FIND E.T.LIFE| S o unbelievable that almost unimaginable are those worlds lying astonishingly far or close among the stars We still strive to find any life there but it'll probably find us earlier, already has It's based on universal rules or so unique that it'll take long years to be understood Albeit we listen the whisper of the Universe, we aren't able * to hear a breakthrough message It doesn't mean, however, that nobody broadcasts ...
THE UNALIGNED ALIGNMENT Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe / / -What kind of planetary alignment do you see? - said a disappointed man on February 28, 2025. Mercury and Saturn are too low for a normal person and disappear too soon, Uranus and Neptune are not visible to the naked eye, and Venus, Jupiter and Mars do not seem to be in a perfect line. . -Man - the planet Mars ‘ calls out to him -, if you want some astral geometry, you better look at the triangle I make with Pollux and Castor, two stars that seem very close to me. So close that you might ...
TO A STELLAR-MASS BLACK HOLE By Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . Hey, black hole! - I shouted at OGLE-2011-BLG-0462 from the constellation Sagittarius. You will never be my friend because you always remind me that everything has an end! #poetry
THE DARK HORSE By Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . Oh, molecular clouds! . When I visited a nebula called the Dark Horse (in Ophiucus), obviously the visibility wasn't very good and I bumped into one of its legs. . Even though I then paused, I felt very sorry for the severe pain I caused! #poetry
ASTRO-MEDICINE By Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . To be honest, scientific theories about the evolution of the Universe both fascinate and annoy me because I feel too small to understand them all. . That's why I often switch to special medication: I walk in the parks in the evening and look at the Moon, the serious planets and the big stars to make sure they are still there. . And the best medicine I take sometimes is to go to the mountains and visually feel the power of a meteor shower. #poetry
A Premier Astronomical Workshop & Observation Camp The much-anticipated Space Park 2, a premier astronomical workshop and observation camp, is set to offer participants an unparalleled opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe. Designed for astronomy enthusiasts of all levels, this event will provide a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical observation, fostering a deeper understanding of celestial phenomena. Organized under the visionary initiative of the Old Anandians' Astronomical Association (OAAA) – ගමින් ගමට තාරකා විද්‍යාව (Astronomy from Village to Village) – the event aims to ...

Planet Lineup

. . Planet Lineup . . A planet lineup in the sky, so seldom does it happen by arranged in satellitic queue within the heavens’ vast review to please an astro-gazer’s eye. . In pathway orbits on the fly some seven of them seem to lie along ecliptic plane debut a planet lineup. . In very year we occupy, two thousand twenty five, on high occurred that scene in yonder blue of rare parading rendezvous, as in the welkin one could spy a planet lineup. . . ~ Harley White . . * * * * * * * * * . . The poem is in the ...
A WISE CHOICE By Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . Once I proposed to the girl I loved: -Let's go together to the constellation Eridanus and then live happily in its Supervoid! . But she accused me that my ambitions were too small and left me (“You are too modest, buster!”). . In the end she went to the constellation Hercules to find a better lover in M13, a promising star cluster. #poetry
NEXT TO A BLUE HYPERGIANT By Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . To go relaxed through Sagittarius, near the hypergiant star Pistol, it is fine to take with you a carbine! #poetry

Monkey Head Nebula

. . Monkey Head Nebula . . Why is it called the Monkey Head? Where is the monkey hiding? Whose pareidolia has led to such nickname presiding? . It seems that humans love to lay some meaningful impression upon the images that they retain at their discretion. . The famous Rorschach inkblot test is based upon such notions that subjects’ inklings manifest their unexpressed emotions. . Apparently it is a kind, pareidolia to wit, of apophenia, or mind seeking patterns that are fit. . Stargazers also like to place their own interpretations ...
A MEMORY FROM FEBRUARY 2025 Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . . . The Full Moon and Venus - opposite positions, but always good friends . #poetry
Asteroids: The Cosmic Time Capsules – A Thrilling Outreach Session The mysteries of asteroids came alive in yet another exciting outreach session, where hundreds of students gathered to explore the fascinating world of these cosmic wanderers. The enthusiasm and curiosity in the room were palpable as students engaged in a deep dive into the science of asteroids—what they are, where they come from, and how they have shaped the history of our solar system. A Journey Through the Solar System The session began with an engaging presentation that took students on a virtual journey through the asteroid belt, highlighting some of the most famous asteroids, ...
WINTER FIRES 2025 Astro-photo-poem by Andrei Dorian Gheorghe . . , Some winter fires made me remember that the Sun never gives up . #poetry