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The Journeys of Apollo is a previously produced documentary narrated by Actor Peter Cullen that relives the 40th Apollo Anniversary and mission to explore Earth's neighbor, the Moon.

The strange sounds in the video you linked are not actually sounds. They are radio waves that have been converted into audible form. The video creator used a technique called sonification to do this. Sonification is the process of converting non-acoustic data into sound. In this case, the non-acoustic data is radio waves. The radio waves in the video were collected by NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft. Voyager 1 is a space probe that was launched in 1977. It is currently the farthest human-made object from Earth. The radio waves in the video were emitted by Jupiter's aurora. The aurora is a natural light display that is caused by the interaction of the solar wind with Earth's magnetic field. The sounds in the video are eerie and otherworldly. They are a reminder of the vastness and mystery of space. They also provide us with a glimpse of the beauty and power of the natural world. Here are some other examples of strange sounds that have been recorded in space: The "hum" of Saturn's rings. The "roar" of Jupiter's magnetic field. The "hiss" of interstellar space. The "crash" of two neutron stars. These sounds are all caused by different physical phenomena. However, they all share one thing in common: they are all a reminder of the vastness and mystery of space.

In the early 2000s, astronomers Michael Brown and Chad Trujillo noticed that the orbits of some objects in the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond Neptune, were strangely elongated and inclined. They hypothesized that these objects could be influenced by the gravity of a massive planet that was too far away to be seen. They called this hypothetical planet "Planet X". In 2016, Brown and Konstantin Batygin published a paper in which they presented further evidence for the existence of Planet X. They argued that the orbits of six objects in the Kuiper Belt could be explained by the gravity of a planet with a mass about 10 times that of Earth and an orbit that takes about 20,000 years to complete. They named this hypothetical planet "Planet Nine". Scientists are still searching for Planet Nine. They are using a variety of techniques, including: Imaging surveys: This involves using telescopes to search for faint objects in the outer solar system. Microlensing surveys: This involves looking for the temporary brightening of a star that is caused by the gravitational lensing effect of a massive object passing in front of it. Direct detection: This involves using radio telescopes to search for the radio emissions from Planet Nine. So far, no definitive evidence for Planet Nine has been found. However, the search continues, and scientists are confident that it will eventually be found. There are a number of reasons why scientists are searching for Planet Nine. One reason is that it could help us to better understand the formation and evolution of the solar system. The Kuiper Belt is thought to be a remnant of the material that formed the solar system. The presence of a large planet in the Kuiper Belt could help to explain the current distribution of objects in this region. Another reason why scientists are searching for Planet Nine is that it could help us to understand the nature of dark matter. Dark matter is a mysterious substance that makes up about 85% of the matter in the universe. We do not know what dark matter is made of, but it is thought to interact with gravity. The presence of a large planet in the Kuiper Belt could help to explain the distribution of dark matter in the solar system. The search for Planet Nine is a challenging one, but it is also a very exciting one. The discovery of this planet would be a major breakthrough in our understanding of the solar system.

It is unlikely that we will never see images of Pluto and Arrokoth again. However, it is true that the New Horizons spacecraft, which took the most detailed images of these objects, is now too far away to take any more pictures. The New Horizons spacecraft flew past Pluto in 2015 and Arrokoth in 2019. It is currently on its way to the Kuiper Belt, a region of icy objects beyond Neptune. It is not expected to return to Pluto or Arrokoth. The images that New Horizons took of Pluto and Arrokoth are truly amazing. They have revealed a wealth of new information about these objects, including their shapes, sizes, and surface features. These images have also helped us to better understand the formation and evolution of the solar system. While we may never see images of Pluto and Arrokoth as detailed as those taken by New Horizons, we can still learn a lot about these objects by studying the data that the spacecraft collected. We can also hope that future missions will be sent to Pluto and Arrokoth to take even more detailed images.

Light pollution can be really scary when you look into it and the more I learn about space the more I am filled with a desire to protect our access to the stars. If we don't act now, we could risk losing the stars for our future generations and that would be a future I would hate to see... Light pollution is a serious problem that is only getting worse. It is estimated that over 80% of the world's population now lives under light-polluted skies. This means that many people are unable to see the stars in their night sky, which is a loss for everyone. Light pollution has a number of negative consequences. It can: Disrupt the natural patterns of wildlife, such as migration and breeding. Interfere with astronomical research. Have adverse health effects on humans, such as sleep deprivation and increased risk of cancer. Waste energy. If we don't act now to reduce light pollution, we could risk losing the stars for future generations. This would be a terrible loss, as the night sky is a source of wonder and inspiration for people of all ages. There are a number of things that we can do to reduce light pollution. We can: Use dimmer and more targeted lighting. Avoid using light at night when it is not necessary. Shield light so that it does not shine into the sky. Support organizations that are working to reduce light pollution. By taking these steps, we can help to protect our access to the stars and ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty of the night sky. Here are some additional things you can do to help reduce light pollution: Talk to your local government about adopting policies to reduce light pollution. Support businesses that use energy-efficient lighting. Educate others about the problem of light pollution. Every little bit helps. By working together, we can make a difference.

Astronomy Calendar September 2023: Must watch events this month Top Space Apps: https://bit.ly/space_apps_2022 Basics of Astrophysics series: https://bit.ly/3xII54M September 1: Aurigid Meteor Shower September 4: Jupiter enters retrograde motion September 6: Moon meets the Pleiades cluster September 1-8: Comet C/2023 P1 Nishimura September 12: Moon at Apogee September 15: New Moon September 17-18: Last chance to see the comet September 18: Venus at greatest brightness September 19: Neptune at Opposition September 22: Mercury at the highest altitude in the morning sky September 23: The Fall Equinox September 27: Conjunction of Moon and Saturn September 29: Super Corn Moon

Our Webb Space Telescope captures a cosmic ring, the team behind our upcoming Psyche mission, and the unique thing about a star that was ripped apart by a black hole … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! Link to download this video: https://images.nasa.gov/details/NHQ_2... Video Producer: Andre Valentine Video Editor: Andre Valentine Narrator: Andre Valentine Music: Universal Production Music Credit: NASA

While Apollo placed the first steps on the Moon, Artemis opens the door for humanity to sustainably work and live on another world for the first time. Using the lunar surface as a proving ground for living on Mars, this next chapter in exploration will forever establish our presence in the stars. ✨ We are returning to the Moon – to stay – and this is how we are going! Actress Kelly Marie Tran of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” lent her voice to this project.

Who hasn't felt a sense of awe while looking deep into the sky, lit with countless stars on a clear night? Who hasn't asked themselves if ours is the only planet that supports life? Who hasn't pondered the nature of the planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe itself? Astronomy is a science that seeks to explain everything that we observe in the Universe, from the comets and planets in our own solar system to distant galaxies to the echoes of the Big Bang. By studying the cosmos beyond our own planet, we can understand where we came from, where we are going, and how physics works under conditions that are impossible to recreate. Inspiration: melodysheep Music in the video: líue - Suffer With Me edited

Super Blue Moon August 2023: The biggest and the brightest Moon of the year is coming, and you should not miss this opportunity. Sky-gazers will be treated to a rare astronomical event when a Super Blue Moon rises with Saturn on August 30-31. A Super Blue Moon is a celestial event that combines two interesting lunar phenomena: the "supermoon" and the "blue moon." But what makes the super blue moon of 2023 so special is that it’s going to take place on the day around which Saturn will be at its closest distance to Earth and appear just a few degrees away from the Moon in the sky.

A volcano is one of the most unforgiving natural phenomenons on Earth. If you were to fall into its magma-filled center, your body would quickly bubble up, and disappear without a trace. So if they're so good at getting rid of things, why aren't we using them to get rid of our garbage? Has anyone tried it before? How would we transport all our trash to them?

If you traveled 10,000 years into the future, what would planet Earth look like? Would most of its surface be covered in volcanoes? Or would it be frozen in ice? What if you traveled even further, to one million years in the future? Would all of the oceans have evaporated? Or would it have become one giant water world? Now, what about one billion years? Would there be any humans left? Or would they have settled in other parts of the galaxy?

NASA revealed the first five full-color images and spectrographic data from the world's most powerful space telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency), and CSA (Canadian Space Agency). The world got its first look at the full capabilities of the mission at a live event streamed from the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, on July 12, 2022. The event showcased these targets: - Carina Nebula: A landscape speckled with glittering stars and cosmic cliffs - Stephan’s Quintet: An enormous mosaic with a visual grouping of five galaxies - Southern Ring Nebula: A nebula with rings of gas and dust for thousands of years in all directions - WASP 96-b: A distinct signature of water in the atmosphere of an exoplanet orbiting a distant Sun-like star - SMACS 0723: The deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date The full set of the telescope’s first full-color images and spectroscopic data are available at: https://nasa.gov/webbfirstimages Full-resolution images can be downloaded at: https://webbtelescope.org Credit: NASA Download Avail Link: https://images.nasa.gov/details-First...)

Isn't it marvelous to look at the Bubble of Earth, in this Ocean of Universe, where we billions of people are so much concerned about our desires, but we ourselves are just a little microbe, born somewhere in between the timeline of universe, all just to die in few days? We certainly had a time period where mankind was non-existent. But, here we are living, alive and profound. And, we are going to die. Whatever we desire to consume our intellect within this journey of birth to death, isn't it JUSTICE, or isn't it RIGHT, to show a sincere gratitude to the One who crafted and Created this Universe at the Bigbang? If Bigbang didn't happen, this universe wouldn't be here and thus we wouldn't be here. If at that Bigbang, the potential of Life was was absent, Life wouldn't be here, we wouldn't be here. At that Potential of Life, if it didn't have the data within it for the design and structure of Mankind, we wouldn't be here. And even at that data, if ability of vision was not contained, we wouldn't know ever, the colors exist. "O Mankind, don't we need to be Grateful for our existence to the Source Energy that created us?". Yes, that Source is incomprehensible to our mind, we can't contemplate how that Energy came into being, and how He exist, that's the limit to our capability. In the end, we can 'only' understand 'so much'. Wouldn't there be colors, if Humanity were born blind, just because we can't comprehend vision? Just because we can't comprehend something, doesn't mean it don't exist. And to deny the Source Energy is as blunder as denying this profound existence. So, whatever and however incomprehensible The Source is, let us pay Gratefulness to our Lord, for He decreed this existence for us; we wouldn't be here, if He didn't decree it in this realm. Let our further definitions vary, but isn't it RIGHT and JUST, to show a sincere heartfelt Thanks and Gratitude for The Source Energy that started this verse.