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Happy Winter Solstice! Wishing you a peaceful season as the days slowly begin to grow brighter again.
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Happy Winter Solstice! Wishing you a peaceful season as the days slowly begin to grow brighter again.
New blog entry hope you find interesting 🤔
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A new goal for humanity: Towards a permanent presence on the Moon
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December 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
New blog entry hope you find interesting 🤔
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Out here watching the Geminid meteor shower tonight. we’re catching about 4–5 meteors per hour —slow but peaceful, the kind of night sky that makes you stay just a little longer.
I’m also working on some astrophotography of IC443 If everything goes well, I’ll share the results tomorrow.
I’m also working on some astrophotography of IC443 If everything goes well, I’ll share the results tomorrow.
December 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Out here watching the Geminid meteor shower tonight. we’re catching about 4–5 meteors per hour —slow but peaceful, the kind of night sky that makes you stay just a little longer.
I’m also working on some astrophotography of IC443 If everything goes well, I’ll share the results tomorrow.
I’m also working on some astrophotography of IC443 If everything goes well, I’ll share the results tomorrow.
Excited to share my episode on the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this conversation, I talk about my journey in STEAM education, astronomy outreach, and the joy of connecting communities with the cosmos.
Listen here: www.outdooradventureseries.com/exploring-th...
Grateful to everyone who supports
Listen here: www.outdooradventureseries.com/exploring-th...
Grateful to everyone who supports
Exploring the Cosmos: STEAM, Astronomy, and Community Outreach Adventures With Francisco Silva
The Outdoor Adventure Series interview with Francisco Silva. Exploring the Cosmos: STEAM, Astronomy, and Community Outreach Adventures
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December 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Excited to share my episode on the Outdoor Adventure Series! In this conversation, I talk about my journey in STEAM education, astronomy outreach, and the joy of connecting communities with the cosmos.
Listen here: www.outdooradventureseries.com/exploring-th...
Grateful to everyone who supports
Listen here: www.outdooradventureseries.com/exploring-th...
Grateful to everyone who supports
So grateful I got to join The Art Box Episode 377 Keeping Curiosity Alive!
We talked about my work with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society outreach/STEAM and how to keep that critical sense of curiosity alive.
Listen now!
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#Astronomy #TheArtBox #Curiosity #STEAM
We talked about my work with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society outreach/STEAM and how to keep that critical sense of curiosity alive.
Listen now!
vvarts.podbean.com/e/the-art-bo...
#Astronomy #TheArtBox #Curiosity #STEAM
The Art Box - Episode 377 - Keeping Curiosity Alive - Meet Francisco Silva | The Art Box
In this inspiring episode of The Art Box, we welcome Francisco Silva, whose passion for astronomy and education left a lasting impression on Steve and his son JT at a recent dark sky program at Avi Kw...
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November 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM
So grateful I got to join The Art Box Episode 377 Keeping Curiosity Alive!
We talked about my work with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society outreach/STEAM and how to keep that critical sense of curiosity alive.
Listen now!
vvarts.podbean.com/e/the-art-bo...
#Astronomy #TheArtBox #Curiosity #STEAM
We talked about my work with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society outreach/STEAM and how to keep that critical sense of curiosity alive.
Listen now!
vvarts.podbean.com/e/the-art-bo...
#Astronomy #TheArtBox #Curiosity #STEAM
What an inspiring morning at Valley of Fire State Park! The new Visitor Center is stunning—a hub for nature, culture, and future astronomy events Congratulations to Nevada State Parks on this landmark achievement!
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
What an inspiring morning at Valley of Fire State Park! The new Visitor Center is stunning—a hub for nature, culture, and future astronomy events Congratulations to Nevada State Parks on this landmark achievement!
At the 2025 Scout America Expo!
I’m at my booth, ready to show 1,000 scouts the Sun through a telescope and talk about the Astronomy Merit Badge. Stop by and say hi! #ScoutExpo2025 #AstronomyBadge #SolarViewing #Scouting
I’m at my booth, ready to show 1,000 scouts the Sun through a telescope and talk about the Astronomy Merit Badge. Stop by and say hi! #ScoutExpo2025 #AstronomyBadge #SolarViewing #Scouting
October 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
At the 2025 Scout America Expo!
I’m at my booth, ready to show 1,000 scouts the Sun through a telescope and talk about the Astronomy Merit Badge. Stop by and say hi! #ScoutExpo2025 #AstronomyBadge #SolarViewing #Scouting
I’m at my booth, ready to show 1,000 scouts the Sun through a telescope and talk about the Astronomy Merit Badge. Stop by and say hi! #ScoutExpo2025 #AstronomyBadge #SolarViewing #Scouting
A Night of Celestial Capture: An Adventure Journal
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October 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thank you to the 150+ attendees who joined us today at the Dale Etheridge Planetarium for International Observe the Moon Night 2024! From solar views to meteorites, Moon-themed shows to stargazing, it was a night full of cosmic wonder.
October 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Thank you to the 150+ attendees who joined us today at the Dale Etheridge Planetarium for International Observe the Moon Night 2024! From solar views to meteorites, Moon-themed shows to stargazing, it was a night full of cosmic wonder.
NASA has confirmed more than 6,000 worlds beyond our solar system, and there are more than 8,000 more candidates awaiting validation. This milestone isn't just about numbers, but about the accelerating pace of discoveries and the tools we've created to explore the cosmos.
September 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
NASA has confirmed more than 6,000 worlds beyond our solar system, and there are more than 8,000 more candidates awaiting validation. This milestone isn't just about numbers, but about the accelerating pace of discoveries and the tools we've created to explore the cosmos.
I am at Amargosa Valley, while chasing stars through my lens, I stumbled upon a glowing guardian of the desert—a scorpion shimmering electric blue under UV light.
August 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I am at Amargosa Valley, while chasing stars through my lens, I stumbled upon a glowing guardian of the desert—a scorpion shimmering electric blue under UV light.
Captured the Moon in high detail at Waxing Gibbous at 100%.
Craters, maria, and shadows each telling a story billions of years old.
Craters, maria, and shadows each telling a story billions of years old.
August 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Captured the Moon in high detail at Waxing Gibbous at 100%.
Craters, maria, and shadows each telling a story billions of years old.
Craters, maria, and shadows each telling a story billions of years old.
Cathedral Gorge Weekend**: Clouds hid stars Friday, but days dazzled! Solar scope sesh, hiked Juniper Draw (2.9 mi), then moody skies blessed astroshots. Desert temps: 91°F→57°F 🔥❄️. Shared campfire tales under cosmic drama. #Astrophotography #DesertMagic
May 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Cathedral Gorge Weekend**: Clouds hid stars Friday, but days dazzled! Solar scope sesh, hiked Juniper Draw (2.9 mi), then moody skies blessed astroshots. Desert temps: 91°F→57°F 🔥❄️. Shared campfire tales under cosmic drama. #Astrophotography #DesertMagic
Despite the stormy weather and rain, the skies eventually cleared in time, allowing us to witness the Moon's incredible transformation. It's a beautiful lesson in patience and acceptance sometimes the most breathtaking moments come after the storms.
March 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Despite the stormy weather and rain, the skies eventually cleared in time, allowing us to witness the Moon's incredible transformation. It's a beautiful lesson in patience and acceptance sometimes the most breathtaking moments come after the storms.
Had a fantastic time today at the Day of Careers event! Spoke with 1st 2nd & 3rd graders about space, being an astronaut, black holes, planets, and satellites.
The best part? Enjoying delicious hazelnut sandwiches with jam!
Thanks to all the curious kids who made the day special #FutureAstronauts
The best part? Enjoying delicious hazelnut sandwiches with jam!
Thanks to all the curious kids who made the day special #FutureAstronauts
March 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Had a fantastic time today at the Day of Careers event! Spoke with 1st 2nd & 3rd graders about space, being an astronaut, black holes, planets, and satellites.
The best part? Enjoying delicious hazelnut sandwiches with jam!
Thanks to all the curious kids who made the day special #FutureAstronauts
The best part? Enjoying delicious hazelnut sandwiches with jam!
Thanks to all the curious kids who made the day special #FutureAstronauts
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I'm thrilled to share that I've joined the Space Selfie Crew as one of the pioneers in taking a selfie from space!
While I wait to receive my cosmic snapshot, I'm proudly wearing my official Space Selfie SAT Gus patch. It's a symbol of being part of a new generation of unstoppable problem solvers.
While I wait to receive my cosmic snapshot, I'm proudly wearing my official Space Selfie SAT Gus patch. It's a symbol of being part of a new generation of unstoppable problem solvers.
January 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I'm thrilled to share that I've joined the Space Selfie Crew as one of the pioneers in taking a selfie from space!
While I wait to receive my cosmic snapshot, I'm proudly wearing my official Space Selfie SAT Gus patch. It's a symbol of being part of a new generation of unstoppable problem solvers.
While I wait to receive my cosmic snapshot, I'm proudly wearing my official Space Selfie SAT Gus patch. It's a symbol of being part of a new generation of unstoppable problem solvers.
Honored to be recognized by the Clark County Board of Commissioners for my dedication to STEAM education and astronomy. Special thanks to all that have support me, and to Commissioner Gibson and Blanca Vazquez for their support. Let's keep exploring the cosmos together! #STEAMEducation #Astronomy
January 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Honored to be recognized by the Clark County Board of Commissioners for my dedication to STEAM education and astronomy. Special thanks to all that have support me, and to Commissioner Gibson and Blanca Vazquez for their support. Let's keep exploring the cosmos together! #STEAMEducation #Astronomy
Last night I caught some stunning shots of the Waxing Gibbous Moon with an impressive 88% illumination. However, I couldn't spot much on Mars' surface—just a little too elusive for my telescope.
#Astrophotography #MoonWatching #MarsMysteries
#Astrophotography #MoonWatching #MarsMysteries
January 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Last night I caught some stunning shots of the Waxing Gibbous Moon with an impressive 88% illumination. However, I couldn't spot much on Mars' surface—just a little too elusive for my telescope.
#Astrophotography #MoonWatching #MarsMysteries
#Astrophotography #MoonWatching #MarsMysteries
First Hike of the Year: Pinto Valley Loop at Lake Mead
The weather was perfect, staying no hotter than 63°F, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
The landscape was breathtaking, with beautiful mountains and incredible colors surrounding us.
The weather was perfect, staying no hotter than 63°F, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
The landscape was breathtaking, with beautiful mountains and incredible colors surrounding us.
January 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
First Hike of the Year: Pinto Valley Loop at Lake Mead
The weather was perfect, staying no hotter than 63°F, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
The landscape was breathtaking, with beautiful mountains and incredible colors surrounding us.
The weather was perfect, staying no hotter than 63°F, which made the experience even more enjoyable.
The landscape was breathtaking, with beautiful mountains and incredible colors surrounding us.
Today at 1:21 in the morning we welcomed the winter solstice, marking the longest night of the year. As the Earth tilts its furthest from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere, we are reminded of the beauty and mystery of our cosmos.
Wishing you all a joyful winter season filled with wonder and warmth!
Wishing you all a joyful winter season filled with wonder and warmth!
December 21, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Today at 1:21 in the morning we welcomed the winter solstice, marking the longest night of the year. As the Earth tilts its furthest from the Sun in the Northern Hemisphere, we are reminded of the beauty and mystery of our cosmos.
Wishing you all a joyful winter season filled with wonder and warmth!
Wishing you all a joyful winter season filled with wonder and warmth!
Mars Opposition is Coming! Prepare for a celestial show this winter!
Get ready, stargazers! It has been 2.2 years. It is not the best opposition, but we can try. From late December 2024 to January 16th, 2025, Mars will reach its closest point to Earth (opposition).
#AIArt #RedPlanet #Stargazing
Get ready, stargazers! It has been 2.2 years. It is not the best opposition, but we can try. From late December 2024 to January 16th, 2025, Mars will reach its closest point to Earth (opposition).
#AIArt #RedPlanet #Stargazing
December 17, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Mars Opposition is Coming! Prepare for a celestial show this winter!
Get ready, stargazers! It has been 2.2 years. It is not the best opposition, but we can try. From late December 2024 to January 16th, 2025, Mars will reach its closest point to Earth (opposition).
#AIArt #RedPlanet #Stargazing
Get ready, stargazers! It has been 2.2 years. It is not the best opposition, but we can try. From late December 2024 to January 16th, 2025, Mars will reach its closest point to Earth (opposition).
#AIArt #RedPlanet #Stargazing