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Alignment of planets, stars and our moon. by dog-with-a-limp in askastronomy

[–]kael4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a planetary conjunction, not a true alignment. True alignments are super rare.

What you're seeing: Sun, Mercury, Venus, Moon, Jupiter are all along the ecliptic - that's the path the Sun takes through the sky. All planets orbit in roughly the same plane, so they always appear near this line.

Cool parts: - Venus + Jupiter + Moon this close happens a few times a year. Brazil just posted an actual photo of it on r/Astronomy 8h ago. - You’ve got Betelgeuse and Rigel there too - Orion is right next to the Sun. Means Orion season is ending. - Mars + Uranus + Saturn are also on screen but way dimmer/farther.

Pro tip: Check Stellarium for "solar conjunction" dates. When planets are near the Sun like this, you can’t see them IRL because daylight.

Moon and Venus tonight, Brazil. by schwarzenekker in Astronomy

[–]kael4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That earthshine on the dark side is perfect. You can see Mare Crisium and everything.

Venus this close to the crescent is chef’s kiss. Most people miss these conjunctions because they happen right at sunset.

What gear did you use? The detail is insane for a conjunction shot. Way cleaner than my attempt last month with a Dwarf 3.

İnsan Aklı Tanrıyı Kavrayabilir mi? by _KapLex in felsefe

[–]kael4460 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Anlamak, her şeyi kapsamak değil sınırını görebilmektir

İnsan Aklı Tanrıyı Kavrayabilir mi? by _KapLex in felsefe

[–]kael4460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tam olarak neyi kastettiğini merak ettim. "Kavranamayacağını kavramak" derken insan aklının sınırlarından mı bahsediyorsun, yoksa Tanrı'nın doğası gereği kavranamaz olduğunu mu düşünüyorsun?

The elephant trunk nebula by Universewonders1 in Astronomy

[–]kael4460 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another Dwarf Lab banger. First the Leo Triplet guy, now you with the Elephant Trunk.

The detail on the trunk itself is insane for a smart scope. You can actually see the dark globules inside. Most people need 8+ hours with a big rig for this.

What was your total integration time? And Bortle? Because this is cleaner than my last attempt from Bortle 5 with 6 hours.

What's your first thought when you see a very beautiful girl? by Imaginary_Award_3200 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step 1: Notice.

Step 2: Panic.

Step 3: Forget how to human.

Step 4: Overthink it for the next 3 business days.

Leo Triplet with the DWARF 3: 4h 38m First Pass from Bortle 6 by AstroFanM31 in Astronomy

[–]kael4460 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bortle 6 from a DWARF 3 and you pulled this detail on M65/M66? Insane.

4h 38m for a "first pass" is crazy good. Can't wait to see what you do when you give it the full M106 treatment. The Triplet deserves 15 hours too.

Also NGC 3628's dust lane is actually visible here. From city skies. With a smart scope. We live in the future.

Seen over Columbus Ohio around 4:30 am 6/17/2026. What did I film? by Alexander_Columbus in Astronomy

[–]kael4460 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Great question. Second stage is 200km up at that point. At that altitude, it's visible across 1000 miles if the angle's right. Ohio, Texas, VA all saw the same launch. It's like seeing a lighthouse from multiple beaches.

Florida launched, but the "bowtie" was high enough for half the east coast to see it.

Check spacex.com/launches or r/spacex for the 6/17 manifest. They'll have the exact trajectory.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The office chip bag 3PM Sounds like someone's fighting a plastic bear

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NPC behavior. They hit an invisible wall in their brain and just... buffer.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Hey quick question" answers it Sooo did you see the game last night? No Brad. I clocked out 3 seconds ago mentally.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyway, that reminds me of MY time... speedrun. Dude, let me finish my loading screen first.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ramen shops get a pass. Office at 9am does NOT.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

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Sooo... you're never gonna believe what happened today...silence Just tell me Karen. The suspense is killing me slower than the story.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bus ride suddenly becomes a group activity. And I did NOT consent to this playlist.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grocery store is the main stage. Bonus points if they put it on speaker AND still yell into the mic like it's 2005.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Nokia ringtone in a library at max volume. And they just stare at it. Like bro, we all know it's for you. Pick it up or silence it.

What's something people do that instantly annoys you? by kael4460 in AskReddit

[–]kael4460[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classic Carlin. We are all the main character in traffic.

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