We are dads, moms, grandparents, teachers, kids, scientists, engineers, and space geeks. We are those who reach out into the Universe to seek answers to those deep questions: Where did we come from, and are we alone?
We are wowed and awed by the discovery of new things, the mysteries of science, the innovations of technology, the bravery of astronauts, and by the stunning images sent back to us from other worlds.
We know that space exploration is vital to humankind...and it is just plain fun!
Venus at its greatest eastern elongation of 2017. Captured using an iPhone 6s.
Narrow Band image of Gabriela Mistral
Pleiades
July 22, 2018
I am 18 years old. I watched Bill through out my middle school years. I was fascinated when I started learning about the sky and minerals in the ground.. And who could forget, the mitochondria in plants. I used to look up at the sky and wondered if I was the only one who saw the stars twinkle, I started getting more involved when I traveled to high mountain and saw the disgusting pollution above my city, when I wanted to know why some people got sick from an infection, why my ocean was growing sick from littering. When I ... more »
May 31, 2018
I used to grow up by watching Milky Way galaxy from my terrace as a kid without knowing what it was. But when I got to know that it is our home galaxy I got hooked on Astronomy. Ever since, I've been learning and practicing Astronomy by observing celestial objects with my telescopes, and educating people and conducting various stargazing sessions. Photographing the celestial objects has become one of my main interests to express my love towards Astronomy. More than a hobby, Astronomy is my Passion and profession as well.
... more »May 1, 2018
My name is Michael Taylor and I am 8 years old. I was diagnosed with high functioning Asperger's when I was 3 years old. At 4 years old I became fascinated with outer space. I would study and read about the planets and the universe, I would watch videos and even my favorite Bill Nye the Science Guy episode 15 "The Planets", draw the solar system and make my own models. I even extended my research beyond our own solar system and learned about stars, exoplanets, and black holes. I am fascinated with exoplanet wasp 12 b which is the ... more »
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