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In the recently released Euclid Deep Field North, we spot the Cat’s Eye Nebula.

Located around 3000 light-years away, this dying star is shedding its outer colourful shells.

Explore more hidden treasures in the #ESAEuclid mosaics 👉 www.esa.int/Science_Expl...

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The Cat’s Eye Nebula takes centre stage in a sparkling sea of stars and galaxies. A dot lies at the centre of the nebula, the sight of the dying star. Around it is a series of complex and colourful layers and loops of gas and dust that have been ejected by the star over time. Further away are tendrils and patches of gas and dust in various shapes and sizes that give the impression of fragments of a burst balloon frozen around the point of explosion. Millions of galaxies lie in the background. Numerous bright stars with distinct diffraction spikes are also clearly visible.
March 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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A stellar bullseye 🎯

The bright source near the centre of this spiral galaxy is not a supermassive black hole, but a star in our own galaxy.

This chance alignment was captured by the NASA/ESA #Hubble Space Telescope 👉 esahubble.org/images/potw2...

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A spiral galaxy, seen tilted at a slight angle, on a dark background of space. It glows softly from its centre, throughout its disc out to the edge. The disc is a broad swirl of webs of dark reddish dust and sparkling blue patches where stars have formed. Atop the centre of the galaxy there is a star that appears very large and bright with four spikes emanating from it, because it is relatively close to Earth.
March 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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March 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Narwhals are difficult to study, partly because they live so far north in the remote Arctic.

In today’s episode,  a  mysterious creature with a tooth longer than your body.

Listen here 🎧: pod.link/73329284/epi...
A team of researchers used drones to observe wild narwhals, and learned about how the arctic whales use their tusks to hunt and play.
March 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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He stupid "rules of war" this is referring to are those stupid restrictions place in US to keep us from being effective in combat!!!! They need to be overhauled emedeantly
jamellebouie.net jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Mar 13
“we have to be able to commit war crimes to win wars” is the type of thing a 16-year-old dumbass says and — well, yeah, hegseth is basically a 16-year-old dumbass
hugolowell.bsky.social Hugo Lowell @hugolowell.bsky.social · Mar 13
NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to start a sweeping overhaul of military lawyers to make the US less restricted by the laws of armed conflict, per ppl familiar @theguardian.com exclusive www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
March 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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scottishinsider.org
Glenfinnan Viaduct – one of my absolute favourite places in Scotland!

#GlenfinnanViaduct #ScotlandTravel #photography #ScottishHighlands #ScenicViews #landscapephotography #VisitScotland #HistoricScotland #Scotland #Travel 🪬🧿
A breathtaking aerial view of the Glenfinnan Viaduct, a historic railway bridge in the Scottish Highlands. The viaduct curves elegantly across lush, rolling hills, with autumnal trees and rugged terrain adding to the dramatic scenery.
March 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Pens for today: A set of handcrafted olive wood pens from Bethlehem, Palestine. 🌿✍️ No trees were harmed - olive branches need pruning to ensure healthy growth.

#Handcrafted #Woodworking #fountainpen #OliveWood #Writing #SustainableCraft #UniqueDesign #Artisan #NaturalBeauty 🪬🧿
A set of five handcrafted fountain pens made from rich olive wood, displaying beautiful natural grain patterns. The pens are arranged in a row on a dark wooden background, showcasing different metal finishes, including silver and gold. Each pen is crafted from ethically sourced olive branches from Bethlehem.
March 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Lost in the closes' of Edinburgh, looking up and feeling like a fairytale story is about to begin. Oh, how I love this city.

#Edinburgh #RoyalMile #OldTown #Scotland #HistoricPlaces #Architecture #Travel #Cityscape #HiddenGems #Wanderlust #MagicalScotland
A mesmerizing upward perspective from within one of Edinburgh’s hidden closes, showcasing a mix of old stone walls and warm-colored buildings with intricate details. The bright sky peeks through the narrow passage, creating a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere, as if stepping into a fairytale.
March 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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scottishinsider.org
John Knox House is one of Edinburgh’s oldest surviving medieval buildings.

#edinburgh #royalmile #johnknox #history #medieval #scotland #heritage #architecture #scottishhistory #historicbuildings 🪬🧿
John Knox House, a historic medieval building on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. The structure features a mix of stone and timber, with white-painted upper levels and an overhanging design. The building has intricate carvings, small statues, and inscriptions, including a Latin phrase along the entrance. A person in a grey jacket stands outside reading the signs. The sky above is blue with wispy clouds, contrasting with the earthy tones of the ancient stonework.
March 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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When Amazon launched in 1995, there were 5,500 indie bookshops in the U.S., with 7,000 locations. By May of 2023, that number had decreased to 2,185 indies & 2,599 locations.

When you purchase audiobooks via Libro.fm vs. Audible, you directly support indie bookshops. Let's make that number grow ❤️
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Royal Mile brewing up some drama. Scottish weather ... :D

#edinburgh #royalmile #scotland #storm #gothic #architecture #moody #travel #history #photography #clouds 🪬🧿
A dramatic view of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with St. Giles’ Cathedral in the background under a stormy sky. A bolt of lightning flashes in the distance, casting an ominous glow. The historic buildings lining the street contrast with the dark clouds, while people walk along the cobbled street, unaware of the brewing storm overhead.
March 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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I love capturing details and beautiful architecture ✨ This stunning ceiling and chandelier can be found inside Freemasons’ Hall in Edinburgh.
video here: youtu.be/imLop1Z-Byo
#Freemasons #Edinburgh #Architecture #Details #HistoricalBuildings 🪬🧿
An ornate ceiling and chandelier inside Freemasons’ Hall in Edinburgh. The ceiling is adorned with intricate white plaster carvings of floral motifs, with a golden triangular emblem embedded among them. A grand antique chandelier with multiple candle-shaped bulbs hangs from the center, casting a warm glow over the patterned wallpapered walls.
February 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Dunnottar Castle!
A very old castle on a rocky mound sticking out of the North Sea
February 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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scottishinsider.org
The Tolbooth Clock on Canongate, Edinburgh—one of the most unique clocks in the city! This beauty was added in 1884

#Edinburgh #Scotland #RoyalMile #History #Architecture #Clock🪬🧿
A historic clock with an ornate black and gold design juts out from the Canongate Tolbooth building in Edinburgh, Scotland. The stone building has turrets and detailed masonry, with a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.
February 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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February 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM