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The Orion Nebula taken from the Desert outside of Phoenix, AZ
Jupiter from my backyard in Phoenix. Io can be seen on the right casting its shadow on the gas giant
M33 Triangulum Galaxy
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 »
April 23, 2018
The Earth is a special planet within our solar system and this makes it unique and beautiful. The Earth since her birth she gives life, isn't it fantastic? Since its creation, all human beings are different in their physical and molecular aspects, but we all have one thing in common. Earth and the cosmos gave birth to us. That is why today we should be aware of this and live like brothers and sisters. Our greatest gift is the gift that Earth has given us: life.
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