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The Solar-Powered Interstellar Drone for Extraterrestrial Research (S.P.I.D.E.R.) is finally completed at the 'Moonbase Celebration 50'.
With onboard intelligence, a formidable assortment of tools, and unlimited renewable power, this endlessly useful companion is sometimes referred to as 'GRAMPS' - Giant Robotic Assistant & Mobile Power Station (especially by arachnophobic astronauts).
Future missions will be accompanied by these units, to aid in planetoid habitability investigation and geo/bio research. Manipulator arms, coupled with highly advanced sensors allow this drone to examine samples, move debris, haul equipment, and even carry out rescue operations for astronauts in danger.
Fully capable of traversing uneven terrain, and repelling into crevaces with it's winch, this robotic research assistant can go just about anywhere on atmospheric and non-atmospheric terrestrial landscapes.
Prepare to give Space exploration a leg-up (or six!) and take your celestial crew to a whole new level of awesome adventure with a giant (robot) S.P.I.D.E.R. on board!
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This MOC has been a journey, developing a seamless transition through System and CCBS/Bionicle elements. With adjustable Greebles to simulate actuators. Fully articulated through each leg, the model is stable, poseable, and quite dynamic (in-environment shots coming soon!).
The features include: adjustable solar arrays, whiskers, and rear hitches, poseable manipulator arms (3), legs with up to 12+ points of articulation each + working shock absorption, opening hatch to reveal central core, storage for a large assortment of space tools, and a working winch (which can support the full weight of the build).
Watch my video for a hands-on with the features: youtu.be/Q3HC0IzGPfc
Thanks for checking it out, I hope you enjoy it!
Classic Science Fiction 70's Art - The interstellar Queen
Here is my tribute to classic Science Fiction Art of the 70’s. I remember the gorgeous spaceship art on book covers from that period which eventually led me to picking up Steward Cowley’s book Spacecraft 2000 to 2100 AD. Essentially an ensemble of fantastic space art from talented visual artists, which Cowley cleverly presents in a believable historical reference guide. For me, one ship stood out from the rest, the space liner Interstellar Queen.
And here it is presented in Lego form, my build of artist Angus Mckie’s graceful swan like space liner from the book. I’ve tried to capture the classic lines of the ship without altering too much of Mckie’s original design. I was a little apprehensive at first about the boxy nature of the hull, but seeing the finished model, I think she does have a certain charm about her. I had to make some changes to the rear of the ship and engine placement. This was due in part to the shaping of the Lego hull. The original technical drawing of the rear of the Interstellar Queen can be found in the book.
Specification of the Lego model
Length : 63cm
Width : 32cm
Height : 20cm (excluding base)
Build time : 1.5 months
The model is displayed in a space dock setting at her intended flight angle. Docking clamps hold her in place. I would have liked landing gear, but that made the model very unstable. The dock setting provides more stability.
Interstellar Corps Portal Log 42.3.40.
"This is Commander Tim of the IC, on Portal Exploratory Mission 3693. We were obviously surprised to see an alien life form as soon as we came through the portal. And, it seemed as surprised as we were.
Slightly larger than an average human, the creature raised both arms, which had claws rather than hands, and began communicating in a chortling staccato with modal jazz undertones.
We could not tell if its communications were sophisticated or animalistic. I raised my own hand to show it the superiority of opposable thumbs and said, "Greetings! Are you edible? We come in peace with weapons of mass destruction and cooking equipment!"
Accompanying me on this IC Portal jump was Corporal Mee, and Timmy. When we first discovered Timmy in the Jump Module we thought he was an adult astronaut the size of a ten year old. As it turned out, Timmy is a ten year old. He's neither adult, nor an astronaut. We let him come along as he might prove useful. Such as now.
I again attempted communications with the chortling jazzopator, "Are you hungry? We have a child. You like?"
Timmy began voicing protests so I shut off his audio. Or his oxygen. One or the other, those buttons are so close together.
The creature began kicking the orange sand and some of it flew in our direction. We considered this an act of aggression, much like the old Charles Atlas ads,* and readied our assault gear.
Ah, the thrill of discovering fascinating new lands and creatures. End transmission."
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A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Tim Mee Toys
Galaxy Laser Team
* As seen here!
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The classic:
I have just returned from a week on the Isle of Wight. Whilst there I decided to head out a couple of times to see if I could capture the Milky Way. There is so little light pollution on the south of the island, and with no moon the conditions proved favourable.
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Wide image of dark patches of interstellar dust on the border of the constellations of Cepheus and Cygnus, the two largest dark nebulae that dominante the frame and are visible to the naked eye under dark skies are Le Gentil 3 ( left) and the Northern Coalsack (right). Residing among the dust clouds are vast star forming hydrogen emission nebulae, including the Elephant's Trunk (left) and the famous North America Nebula (right). To the bottom right is Herschel's Garnet Star, aka Mu Cephei, a dying red supergiant star poised to go supernova within next few centuries.
Acquisition Details:
Captured late August 28, 2019
12x30" sub exposures
6 minutes total integration
ISO - 1600
f/3.2
Daylight White Balance
Gear Used:
Camera - EOS 350D
Lens - Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM
Mount - NyxTech NyxTracker V2
Software:
Adobe Camera Raw
Sequator
PixInsight 1.8
Adobe Photoshop CS5.1
Notes:
-Image has been mosaicked with my previous Cygnus image to provide better framing.
- My first attempt stacking using Sequator. I like how fast it is! However I don't think it has drizzle capability and I think images come out of it noisier than using Deep Sky Stacker, thought this could be error on my part.
Desafio Ostentassaum novidadeira 3/10
Logo que vi as primeiras imagens desse esmalte no IG da marca eu fiquei louca pra ter um, aí arrisquei comprar numa loja da Hungria e deu super certo \o/ (veio rápido e não fui taxada ufa!)
Ele é muito, MUITO maravilhoso, estou amando demais!!!
Tem a base duocrome jelly nas cores azul / teal / roxo com brilhinhos holo bem delicados. Precisei de 3 camadas, mas foi bem tranquilo de esmaltar, fica bem lisinho e brilhoso e não precisa de tc.
Bati um montão de fotos, pq é bem difícil captar o efeito dele, coloquei só mais 3 nos comentários (mostrando mais teal, mais roxo e no sol) e nesse link tem a foto que fiz pra etapa 3/10 do desafio Segura a Coisa - 2016.
Tb fiz um vídeo pra mostrar a mudança das cores
1x base reestruturadora Risqué
3x Interstellar
I was inspired by the fantastic builds by some of the 'spacers' at the Brick Show at STEAM last weekend. Thought I'd have a crack at some spacey stuff myself - the Interstellar Outpost competition seemed like the perfect prompt.
Tip o' the hat to Pete, Tim and Jeremy for their amazing stuff last weekend.
PI ImageSolver script: 108242 stars found
SNR G156.2+5.7 is a large, shell-type supernova remnant (SNR) located in the Milky Way Galaxy. With an apparent diameter of about 3° across the sky, its angular size is notably large. For context, the full Moon appears roughly 0.5° across, making G156.2+5.7 about six times wider in apparent size. This substantial angular extent reflects both its relative proximity and the long period over which the remnant’s shock waves have expanded and diffused into the surrounding interstellar medium (ISM).
Situated approximately 3,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Perseus, G156.2+5.7 is thought to have originated from the supernova explosion of a massive star tens of thousands of years ago. In the aftermath, the stellar debris has formed a roughly spherical shell that continues to expand and evolve. As the shock wave plows into the ISM, it compresses and heats the interstellar gas and dust, producing emission that is particularly bright at the remnant’s outer edges.
Observations of G156.2+5.7 span multiple wavelengths, but the most comprehensive data have come from radio and X-ray studies. Radio surveys helped to discover its shell-type structure, revealing the distribution of relativistic electrons and magnetic fields. Subsequent X-ray observations using telescopes like ROSAT and XMM-Newton have provided deeper insights into the hot plasma within the remnant, allowing astronomers to map temperature variations, estimate the shock velocities, and probe the chemical abundances of the ejected material. Such analyses help researchers understand the energy released during the supernova event and the mass and nature of the progenitor star.
While G156.2+5.7 may not be as famous as remnants like the Crab Nebula or Cassiopeia A, it nonetheless plays an important role in our broader understanding of stellar and galactic evolution. Supernova remnants act as chemical “factories” and distributors, seeding the galaxy with heavy elements that become the raw materials for new stars, planetary systems, and potentially life. Investigating objects like G156.2+5.7 helps us piece together how supernova explosions shape the structure, composition, and future of the Milky Way.
(SNR G156.25.7 20240601 crop 2vm5_3_7_11gh3)
Equipment
Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM (Art)
Imaging Cameras
QHYCCD QHY294M Pro · ZWO ASI294MM Pro
Mounts
ZWO AM5
Filters
Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 36mm · Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 36mm · Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 36mm · Astronomik H-alpha CCD MaxFR 6nm 36 mm · Astronomik L-2 Luminance UV/IR Block 36mm · Astronomik OIII CCD MaxFR 6nm 36 mm
Accessories
Pegasus Astro USB Control Hub · QHYCCD QHYCFW3-M-US · Talon 6 · ZWO EAF · ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm
Software
Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Starkeeper Voyager Custom Array
Guiding Telescopes Or Lenses
ZWO 30mm Mini Guider Scope
Guiding Cameras
ZWO ASI290MM Mini
Acquisition details
Dates:
Feb. 13, 2024
March 6 - 8, 2024
March 12, 2024
April 3, 2024
Frames:
Astronomik Deep-Sky Blue 36mm: 100×60″(1h 40′)
Astronomik Deep-Sky Green 36mm: 100×60″(1h 40′)
Astronomik Deep-Sky Red 36mm: 100×60″(1h 40′)
Astronomik H-alpha CCD MaxFR 6nm 36 mm: 120×600″(20h)
Astronomik L-2 Luminance UV/IR Block 36mm: 200×60″(3h 20′)
Astronomik OIII CCD MaxFR 6nm 36 mm: 120×600″(20h)
Integration:
48h 20′
Avg. Moon age:
18.12 days
Avg. Moon phase:
16.22%
RA center: 04h58m05s.5
DEC center: +52°03′01″
Pixel scale: 10.990 arcsec/pixel
Orientation: -178.980 degrees
Field radius: 3.768 degrees
WCS transformation: thin plate spline
Resolution: 1749x1749
File size: 10.0 MB
Locations: AAS Montsec, Àger, Lleida, Spain
Data source: Own remote observatory
Remote source: Non-commercial independent facility
Joined by four other talented Flickrites, I took pictures of my 501st Legion buddies yesterday morning walking through downtown Portland. Even the evil Empire supports mass transit! No better way to get to the detention block in the morning. :-)
Traveled to deep space into the Lockman Hole region to photograph this Launchpad for alien spacecrafts. Stopped off at an unnamed planet's moon orbiting the star Alcor for dinner. The alien restaurant was ok. The food was great, but the place had no atmosphere. :P
This swirling palette of colours portrays the life cycle of stars in a spiral galaxy known as NGC 300.
Located some six million light-years away, NGC 300 is relatively nearby. It is one of the closest galaxies beyond the Local Group – the hub of galaxies to which our own Milky Way galaxy belongs. Due to its proximity, it is a favourite target for astronomers to study stellar processes in spiral galaxies.
The population of stars in their prime is shown in this image in green hues, based on optical observations performed with the Wide Field Imager (WFI) on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at La Silla, Chile. Red colours indicate the glow of cosmic dust in the interstellar medium that pervades the galaxy: this information derives from infrared observations made with NASA’s Spitzer space telescope, and can be used to trace stellar nurseries and future stellar generations across NGC 300.
A complementary perspective on this galaxy’s composition comes from data collected in X-rays by ESA’s XMM-Newton space observatory, shown in blue. These represent the end points of the stellar life cycle, including massive stars on the verge of blasting out as supernovas, remnants of supernova explosions, neutron stars, and black holes. Many of these X-ray sources are located in NGC 300, while others – especially towards the edges of the image – are foreground objects in our own Galaxy, or background galaxies even farther away.
The sizeable blue blob immediately to the left of the galaxy’s centre is especially interesting, featuring two intriguing sources that are part of NGC 300 and shine brightly in X-rays.
One of them, known as NGC 300 X-1, is in fact a binary system, consisting of a Wolf-Rayet star – an ageing hot, massive and luminous type star that drives strong winds into its surroundings – and a black hole, the compact remains of what was once another massive, hot star. As matter from the star flows towards the black hole, it is heated up to temperatures of millions of degrees or more, causing it to shine in X-rays.
The other source, dubbed NGC 300 ULX1, was originally identified as a supernova explosion in 2010. However, later observations prompted astronomers to reconsider this interpretation, indicating that this source also conceals a binary system comprising a very massive star and a compact object – a neutron star or a black hole – feeding on material from its stellar companion.
Data obtained in 2016 with ESA’s XMM-Newton and NASA’s NuSTAR observatories revealed regular variations in the X-ray signal of NGC 300 ULX1, suggesting that the compact object in this binary system is a highly magnetized, rapidly spinning neutron star, or pulsar.
The large blue blob in the upper left corner is a much more distant object: a cluster of galaxies more than one billion light years away, whose X-ray glow is caused by the hot diffuse gas interspersed between the galaxies.
Credits: ESA/XMM-Newton (X-rays); MPG/ESO (optical); NASA/Spitzer (infrared). Acknowledgement: S. Carpano, Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics
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another resin painting. 9x12. available at unicoherent.com in the Original Art section.
This is actually the first of 4 resin paintings using the same colors. With this first piece, I was experimenting with ULTRA-low-viscosity resin. It really did flow like water. It was so thin that it covered the canvas with a ton left over. Obviously I didn't want to waste the resin so I started a 2nd piece that was 16x20". However as I started to work that piece the resin started to overheat and cure so quickly that one cup had a solid lump in it. That second piece remains unfinished. I decided to try making more with regular-low-viscosity resin. I started with a 16x20, which I sold before I got any really good photos of, though I may still post one of the mediocre photos, I'm not sure. And I always seem to mix more resin than I need so I created the 4th piece, which is Partial Eclipse Outwards.
IC 1396A 25 minutes of integration in SHO with Planewave 17" CDK 431/1940 f 4/5 telescope, FLI-PL6303E CCD camera, Planewave Ascension 200HR mount by iTelescope.net, are 12 shots of which in Ha 4x120 seconds, in OIII 4x120 seconds and in SII 4x120 seconds, processing with Pixinsight and Photoshop. The Elephant Proboscis Nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust within the much larger region of ionized gas IC 1396, located in the constellation Cepheus about 2,400 light-years from Earth. The piece of the nebula shown here is the dark, dense globule IC 1396A; It is commonly referred to as the Elephant Proboscis Nebula because of its appearance at wavelengths of visible light, where there is a dark spot with a bright, sinuous edge. The bright edge is the surface of the dense cloud that is illuminated and ionized by a very bright and massive star (HD 206267) that lies just east of IC 1396A. (In the view shown by the Spitzer Space Telescope, the massive star is just to the left of the edge of the image.) The entire region of IC 1396 is ionized by the massive star, except for the dense globules that can protect themselves from the star's strong ultraviolet rays.
Photographie surréaliste 30 x 45 cm disponible sur mon site officiel - Surreal abstract photography avalaible on my official website : emart-emmanuellebaudry.e-monsite.com/album-photos/cote-so...
Those aren't mountains. They're waves.
Okay, apparently I'm not done with Interstellar yet. Instagram's format preferences kind of forced me to make a 4th scene so I chose Miller's planet and was really satisfied with how nice the Ranger turned out at ~1:175. The scene itself was rather quick work, but that simple glass plate worked way better than the thousands of loose trans-black tiles I originally planned to use for the water surface.
A cosmic wanderer for sure. It is the interstellar comet Atlas 3I passing through our solar system. It took me a long time to image it, because of continued bad weather over Belgium. But finally, here it is, and on Christmas...
2 hour exposure with Vixen SD115II refractor and ZWO ASI2600MC camera.
Interstellar Pelican Cloud Covers Sun Spans Tampa Bay Florida - IMRAN™
We all often recognize animal shapes or human faces in the shapes of clouds that form and dissiipate above us every day. But sometimes the shapes can be so specific it makes me wonder. I often see general bird shapes, sometimes doves, and eagles. But a pelican?! There is absolutely no tweaking done to try to make a pelican shape. This is exactly how the cloud formation was in front of across Tampa Bay, as this massive god of interstellar pelicans seemed to cover the sun and span the width of Tampa Bay. You can make out the white caps in the water on this very windy day. I have one purely unedited image of the same pelican cloud. But this one was made from 4 Nikon D300 photos providing a lot more detail and smoothness of colors if you zoom in.
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