The Phoenician
@gghreichi.bsky.social
Hailed from the mountains of Lebanon. An Amateur Astronomer, Pilot, Birder, Gardener, and Epicure. A citizen of the Universe constantly mesmerized by the beauty of nature.
"Every star that you see in the sky might be a sun to someone" Carl Saga
"Every star that you see in the sky might be a sun to someone" Carl Saga
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Dr. Nancy Roman 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 NASA's space #astronomy program.
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
December 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Dr. Nancy Roman 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 NASA's space #astronomy program.
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
NASA's first Chief of Astronomy, she established the program from scratch, bringing together scientists/engineers to realize the potential of orbiting telescopes & influencing decades of #astrophysics. She died #OTD in 2018. #WomenInSTEM
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On Christmas Eve 1968, in Lunar orbit, the Apollo 8 crew took this photo: “Earthrise."
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
December 24, 2025 at 10:22 PM
On Christmas Eve 1968, in Lunar orbit, the Apollo 8 crew took this photo: “Earthrise."
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
I'll never forget how inspiring the Apollo missions were to my brother and me as kids. They showed us what our country and humanity can accomplish when we work together toward a common goal.
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On this day, a child was born who left an indelible mark on human history, transforming our understanding of the world. Famous for his long hair, he unraveled the mysteries of the heavens and brought light to the world.
Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton.
(Born Dec 25, 1642, Julian Calendar)
Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton.
(Born Dec 25, 1642, Julian Calendar)
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
On this day, a child was born who left an indelible mark on human history, transforming our understanding of the world. Famous for his long hair, he unraveled the mysteries of the heavens and brought light to the world.
Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton.
(Born Dec 25, 1642, Julian Calendar)
Happy Birthday, Sir Isaac Newton.
(Born Dec 25, 1642, Julian Calendar)
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Not that anybody asked, but the Northern Arctic is just Ocean. So Santa’s North Pole Workshop has only ever existed on a floating sheet of ice.
No fur trees.
No hills.
Occasional seals.
And polar bears — for now.
No fur trees.
No hills.
Occasional seals.
And polar bears — for now.
December 25, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Not that anybody asked, but the Northern Arctic is just Ocean. So Santa’s North Pole Workshop has only ever existed on a floating sheet of ice.
No fur trees.
No hills.
Occasional seals.
And polar bears — for now.
No fur trees.
No hills.
Occasional seals.
And polar bears — for now.
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“Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars.” 📷 NASA/ESA/Hubble
December 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“Be humble for you are made of earth. Be noble for you are made of stars.” 📷 NASA/ESA/Hubble
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Brian Cox, on the need for global cooperation..
December 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Brian Cox, on the need for global cooperation..
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Trump is absolute human garbage
December 15, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Trump is absolute human garbage
Is just me or Apple new update featuring Liquid Glass look is terrible. It does not look good and bad for the eyes. Get rid of it.
#Apple
#Electronics
#Technology
#Apple
#Electronics
#Technology
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Is just me or Apple new update featuring Liquid Glass look is terrible. It does not look good and bad for the eyes. Get rid of it.
#Apple
#Electronics
#Technology
#Apple
#Electronics
#Technology
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Unlike needy loser Donald Trump, Barack Obama got his Peace Prize from the Nobel Committee, not a vending machine.
December 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Unlike needy loser Donald Trump, Barack Obama got his Peace Prize from the Nobel Committee, not a vending machine.
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An oldie, but still very relevant.
The number of times women experts get lectured by men citing their own work is honestly unbelievable.
Competence is quiet, until the name tag speaks for itself.👇
The number of times women experts get lectured by men citing their own work is honestly unbelievable.
Competence is quiet, until the name tag speaks for itself.👇
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
An oldie, but still very relevant.
The number of times women experts get lectured by men citing their own work is honestly unbelievable.
Competence is quiet, until the name tag speaks for itself.👇
The number of times women experts get lectured by men citing their own work is honestly unbelievable.
Competence is quiet, until the name tag speaks for itself.👇
The Sculptor galaxy
We seem to be in the cloudy sky season lately. A couple nights ago, I took advantage of few hours of clear skies and took an image of this galaxy. It looks good without any post-processing I think.
#Atrophotography #Astronomy #Unistellar
We seem to be in the cloudy sky season lately. A couple nights ago, I took advantage of few hours of clear skies and took an image of this galaxy. It looks good without any post-processing I think.
#Atrophotography #Astronomy #Unistellar
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Sculptor galaxy
We seem to be in the cloudy sky season lately. A couple nights ago, I took advantage of few hours of clear skies and took an image of this galaxy. It looks good without any post-processing I think.
#Atrophotography #Astronomy #Unistellar
We seem to be in the cloudy sky season lately. A couple nights ago, I took advantage of few hours of clear skies and took an image of this galaxy. It looks good without any post-processing I think.
#Atrophotography #Astronomy #Unistellar
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It was quite an Auroras show last night in Minnesota. Did not need to go to a dark sky site, just by the front porch
#astrophotography #nature #astronomy
#astrophotography #nature #astronomy
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
It was quite an Auroras show last night in Minnesota. Did not need to go to a dark sky site, just by the front porch
#astrophotography #nature #astronomy
#astrophotography #nature #astronomy
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"Science is an ongoing process. It never ends. There is no single ultimate truth to be achieved, after which all the scientists can retire."
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"Science is an ongoing process. It never ends. There is no single ultimate truth to be achieved, after which all the scientists can retire."
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
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