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Greetings! "Astro" means stars and "Potamus" means river. We're all connected by a River of Time and Space. Let's explore the Cosmos and travel through time together through the magic of #Astrophotography!
Located 43°N #DarkSky
Pinned
Magnetars, a type of neutron star, have magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's. They can literally strip the eletrons from the atoms of your body.
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Life Hack: #Astrophotography is a niche skill that helps set you apart in photography communities and online spaces. Just like curling is a niche sport that sets you apart... nevermind.
November 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Even if you're just shooting DSLR #Astrophotography, you need a good tripod. Here's what I use: https://amzn.to/3WYz8of
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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been wanting to find out how far russians got in this and finally found a proper vid for this..nice catch up if you didn't know..
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujWn...

#astronomy (just so that it can reach more ppl)
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Life Hack: Selling #astrophotography prints or licensing images can provide an extra income stream. And an endless source of amazement that people actually buy this stuff.
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Planetary #Astrophotography requires patience and thousands of frames to achieve sharp, detailed results. A fast USB camera and some good software is required. Check out my software list at http://astropotamus.com/software
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Life Hack: Skills gained in #Astrophotography can improve your ability to capture daytime shots, too. Learn more about how to do Lunar and Solar astrophotography at at http://astropotamus.com/learn/intro/lunar-and-solar
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#Astrophotography reveals colors in stars and nebulae that our eyes can't detect. But processing this data is just as much art as science, which is why no two #Astrophoto look the same.
November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Life Hack: Constantly checking sky conditions enhances your ability to predict weather patterns. It also confirms that fact that you will have one month of bad weather for every piece of #Astrophotography gear you buy.
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Dum….wait…what!
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Video shot by astronaut Zena Cardman, commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission, shows a stunning display of the Northern Lights as seen from the International Space Station.
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
By tracking objects, astrometry helps predict future positions of asteroids and comets. Without it, we wouldn't be able to plan missions to orbit, the Moon, or other planets in the solar system.
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The boys are on the mend! Owen has been at home in a hospital bed and working from there as best he can. Ribs are healing
Bart, with his head injuries, is coming along more slowly, but looks like he might get out of hospital any day now. That's great!
Thanks for your positive thoughts! #SkyShed 💊🔭🦛
November 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Life Hack: Mastering cameras, telescopes, and editing software enhances your tech skills in a fun way. Plus it's always great at parties when you whip out a bunch of galaxy glamour shots!
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Back garden wheels-down shots today, from 2 miles distance

#RCH247 USAF 🇺🇸 C-17A Globemaster III
#AE1233, 03-3122, 437th AW | 315th AW | JB Charleston

On approach to Belfast International Airport from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

📸 Nikon Coolpix P1000

#aviation #avgeek #usaf #belfast
November 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
And yet, it's beautiful. 🌌🔭🦛
first proper official image with my RC scope. Kept at it with this object as it's just too faint.
LBN 777
#astronomy
#astrophotography
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Life Hack: Exploring remote, dark-sky locations for #Astrophotography turns into thrilling mini-adventures. Plus exercise. This sh*t ain't lightweight!
November 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Even a DSLR on a tripod can capture the Milky Way with the right settings and clear skies. Here's one similar to what I use: https://amzn.to/3WYz3AX
November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This is some top notch #Astrophotographtly here! 🌌🔭🦛
Starting to do some #cluster observations with the Odyssey Pro tonight here is #M71. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
November 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Home. No more trips planned until April!
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Life Hack: Carrying equipment and setting up at different locations can help improve physical fitness. Plus think of all the fun you'll have showing people your Google Maps history!
November 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Did you know that the center of the Milky Way smells like rum & tastes like raspberries? The IRAM radio telescope zeroed in on a gas cloud at the center of our galaxy and detected a chemical called ethyl formate which gives rum its distinct smell and raspberries their distinct flavor.
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Life Hack: Learning how your eyes adjust to darkness improves your ability to navigate in low-light situations. Except for the tripod legs. You will always bump into these. Always.
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
#Saturn isn't the only planet with rings, but its rings are the biggest and brightest. Someday, the Moon could break up and briefly become a set of rings around the Earth, if what's in this article is true: https://www.space.com/3373-earth-moon-destined-disintegrate.html
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I am now two time zones closer to home. ✈️
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM