Astropartigirl
Cosmologist and science communicator who analyzes the physics underlying sci‑fi and cosmology topics in approachable ways.
JWST Zooms In, Roman Maps the Cosmos Together
This is a fantastic question. The difference is their fields of view. The JWST is like a zoom lens that captures intricate details of objects, often only parts of an object because its field of view is small. Roman zooms out and sees larger areas of the sky at once, so it's good for mapping the universe and seeing how it works as a whole. It can also find objects of interest for JWST to zoom in on to reveal intricate details only it can see. Very different purposes, but complement each other.
NASA Goddard Unveils Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Was at @nasa Goddard today for the unveiling of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope 👀
From Gagarin to Artemis: Stepwise Journey to Lunar Settlement
Today is International Day of Human Spaceflight. On April 12, 1961, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave Earth. He made one orbit. That was just the beginning. Now, 65 years later, Artemis II has taken humans beyond...
Artemis II Just Got an Amazing Upgrade
I mean COME ON. Just when you think Artemis II can't get any better, this drops. 🥹
Crew’s Heartfelt Tribute Names Crater After Astronaut’s Wife
Okay. I said this crew is my favorite. And this is the epitome of why: Jeremy Hansen is the one who put in the request to name that crater after Reid's late wife, Carroll. Reid didn't know he was going...
Christina Koch Marvels at Earth From Orion Capsule
Christina Koch watching that beautiful blue marble we call home, through the window of the Orion capsule. I love this 🫶
Watch NASA’s Live Launch Now via YouTube
If you need it, here's the link to NASA's livestream of the launch. 👇 https://www.youtube.com/live/Tf_UjBMIzNo?si=I5u3hgJLKVNLcv4I
Artemis Costs Under 0.5% of US Budget
Alright, the Artemis II launch is less than a day away. So I want to address some recurring criticisms I've seen: it's too expensive, we need to solve problems down here, it's too dangerous, it does nothing for the greater...
JWST Confirms 2032 Asteroid Won’t Hit Earth or Moon
Remember the asteroid we thought might hit Earth or the Moon in 2032? New data from the JWST shows it will hit NEITHER. JWST's IR eyes are great for this because the asteroid is tiny and far, and thus, really dim....