Look up. There's an entire universe waiting. 🌙 Daily astronomy, stargazing, space science & celestial wonders. 👇 We earn commission from qualifying purchases a.co/d/0jkTzx6Jhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwtnkmucuz2sVideo from the Aug 27 2026 SPLICE test at Edwards AFB shows an Alta‑X drone landing autonomously for Moon and Mars missions. If this sparked another question, keep going here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1588342735?tag=wtsr0f-20 #SPLICEDrone01 Oct 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtnkmucuz2shttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwtjspj6nj2mSaturn’s opposition on Oct 4 2026 rises after sunset; visibility varies by latitude, but telescopes and binoculars can still catch the view. If this makes you want to spend more time under the stars, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1507213816?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Saturn01 Oct 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtjspj6nj2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwth6ucwsf2eSpirals, ellipticals, irregulars—16 galaxies shine in Chandra’s X‑ray‑optical‑infrared gallery, built with JWST, Hubble, and NuSTAR. If this belongs on a space-themed wishlist, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXFTQCHM?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Chandra01 Oct 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwth6ucwsf2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwsshlw37h22The Roman Space Telescope rode a Falcon Heavy on 30 Aug 2026, with ESA hardware on board. If this sparked another question, keep going here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T9TPXD6?tag=wtsr0f-20 #RomanTelescope01 Oct 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsshlw37h22https://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwspugxoo62mA ten‑sided wave at Saturn’s south pole, seen by Hubble, offers a fresh look at the planet’s jet streams – image out Sep 2026. If you want to keep exploring the topic, this is a good place to start (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642082459?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Saturn01 Oct 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwspugxoo62mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwjomksryn22Tycho crater stands out at quarter phases; use ≥200 mm lens, ISO 100‑200, 1/125‑1/250 s to capture the 0.5° Moon without full‑Moon glare. If the photography side of space has your attention, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHX4ZM23?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon27 Sep 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjomksryn22https://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwjjwmuoqf2uFrom spirals to irregulars, NASA’s Chandra X‑ray gallery shows 16 galaxies as multi‑wavelength composites with JWST, Hubble and other data. If this belongs on a space-themed wishlist, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXFTQCHM?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Chandra27 Sep 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjjwmuoqf2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwjft2gswu2rAmong the far side’s rugged features, the South Pole–Aitken basin stands out as one of the largest impact basins in the solar system. For anyone who thinks space belongs on the wall too, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088ZX8RMF?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon27 Sep 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjft2gswu2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwjaq3f4pn2xThe Moon will soon host European rover, MAGPIE, unveiled at Space for Inspiration, Copenhagen, marking a milestone in lunar exploration. If this sparked another question, keep going here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRWHZ2XG?tag=wtsr0f-20 #MAGPIEEurope27 Sep 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwjaq3f4pn2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwj4hvfdxv2xThe Space for Inspiration event in Copenhagen featured the debut of MAGPIE, Europe’s first lunar rover. If you want to go deeper into the universe behind this post, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRWHZ2XG?tag=wtsr0f-20 #MAGPIEEurope27 Sep 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwj4hvfdxv2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwiy2lr4gp2sSaturn’s south pole now displays a ten‑sided jet wave, a first for the planet’s southern hemisphere, captured by Hubble in Sep 2026. For the astronomy-curious, this is worth exploring (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/3642082459?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Saturn27 Sep 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwiy2lr4gp2shttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwitunakzf2rThe Full Moon rises at sunset, opposite the Sun, and sets at sunrise; its disk spans about 0.5° across the sky. For anyone who enjoys turning curiosity into skywatching, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0008532613?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon27 Sep 2026 12:54 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwitunakzf2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwikhz66k52mESA/JAXA replay captures the start of Mercury’s first planetary arrival sequence when the Transfer Module separated on 3 Sep 2026. If you want to go deeper into the universe behind this post, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/197712691X?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Mercury27 Sep 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwikhz66k52mhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwig2wv5ep2xJets heat interstellar gas, throttling star birth while sometimes sparking new stars across the host galaxy. If you want to keep exploring the topic, this is a good place to start (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7SX2RL7?tag=wtsr0f-20 #BlackHoles27 Sep 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwig2wv5ep2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwiba3vrem22Mission timeline: MTM separation 3 Sep 2026 → Mercury orbit insertion Nov 2026 → MPO/Mio release Dec 2026. If this made you curious to dig deeper, this is worth exploring (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/3319121162?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Mercury27 Sep 2026 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwiba3vrem22https://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwi5537ab322ESA flags the 30 Aug 2026 launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, built to study dark energy, dark matter and exoplanets. If you want to keep exploring the topic, this is a good place to start (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HH9X611Z?tag=wtsr0f-20 #SpaceTelescope27 Sep 2026 06:08 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwi5537ab322https://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwh5zilg4g2oFrom Serpens, the Eagle Nebula sits 7,000 ly distant, its Pillars of Creation still captured by Hubble in 1995. If this has you thinking about your next observing session, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC1KWD8H?tag=wtsr0f-20 #EagleNebula26 Sep 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwh5zilg4g2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwgvhr57dd2xThe unveiling of MAGPIE by ESA and iSpace‑Europe marks a milestone for Europe’s lunar exploration program. If this sparked another question, keep going here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRWHZ2XG?tag=wtsr0f-20 #MAGPIEEurope26 Sep 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgvhr57dd2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwgqba6x4g24Full moon: opposite Sun, 0.5° disk, rises at sunset, sets at sunrise, inspires cultural stories. Want to explore the sky beyond this post? (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0008532613?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon26 Sep 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgqba6x4g24https://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwglrocsga2tA Full Moon occurs when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun from Earth’s view. If you're ready to spend a little more time with the night sky, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0008532613?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon26 Sep 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwglrocsga2thttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwghm2mg6o22ESA/JAXA livestream replay of BepiColombo’s Mercury Transfer Module separating and beginning the complex arrival sequence at Mercury. If you want to go deeper into the universe behind this post, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/197712691X?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Mercury26 Sep 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwghm2mg6o22https://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwgdn3odk62eNASA’s Sep 14‑20 2026 guide highlighted Antares a marker; Moon location helped find it and “Teapot” asterism skies reveal Milky Way’s center. If this has you thinking about your next observing session, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008Y0VN?tag=wtsr0f-20 #MilkyWay26 Sep 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgdn3odk62ehttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwg6m6rcg32uWhen the Moon’s terminator glows, craters like Tycho and Copernicus jump into view. Steady air and averted optics bring out fine detail. If this has you thinking about your next observing session, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJZJ9QRG?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon26 Sep 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwg6m6rcg32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwfzzwqgpx2xX‑ray meets infrared: 16 galaxies—spirals, ellipticals, irregulars—shown with Chandra, JWST, Hubble, IXPE, Swift, NuSTAR. Want to keep a little more cosmos around you? Start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6Y2YBHQ?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Chandra26 Sep 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwfzzwqgpx2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwfvisn72n2l3 Sept 2026: BepiColombo’s MTM separates. Mercury orbit insertion Nov 2026; MPO & Mio separate Dec 2026. Timeline toward Mercury science. If one question just turned into five, this is a good place to continue (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/3319121162?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Mercury26 Sep 2026 08:46 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwfvisn72n2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwfqzgojg32uSpotting Mercury or Venus? Their eastern elongations – ~28° for Mercury, ~47° for Venus – show when they appear after sunset. If this has you thinking about your next observing session, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MLHMAS?tag=wtsr0f-20 #PlanetaryElongations26 Sep 2026 07:26 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwfqzgojg32uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwfnbni45e2uThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched 30 Aug 2026, 07:26 EDT. Its 2.4 m mirror will study energy, matter, exoplanets. If one question just turned into five, this is a good place to continue (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HH9X611Z?tag=wtsr0f-20 #SpaceTelescope26 Sep 2026 06:19 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwfnbni45e2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwenezkymv2uFrom the Celestron NexImage 20 to the final lunar portrait: ≥200 mm, ISO 100‑200, 1/125‑1/250 s, first/last quarter, Tycho crater. For anyone tempted to take the next step into astrophotography, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHX4ZM23?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Moon25 Sep 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwenezkymv2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mweisiiagr2eChandra’s new gallery shows 16 galaxies in X‑ray, optical and infrared, blending data from JWST, Hubble, IXPE, Swift and NuSTAR. If you'd like a little more space in your everyday life, have a look (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXFTQCHM?tag=wtsr0f-20 #Chandra25 Sep 2026 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mweisiiagr2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/theastronomer1.bsky.social/post/3mwea5awmtv2xJoint Hubble‑JWST data reveal a deficit of small Trans‑Neptunian Objects, a clue for Solar System formation. Images released Sep 8 2026. If you want to go deeper into the universe behind this post, start here (Ad AmazonAffiliate)→ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9Z1FMWJ?tag=wtsr0f-20 #JWST25 Sep 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:3vtxqpgngewnt2znugq7how3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwea5awmtv2x