AstroPuNkJul 20, 2025

Wine Tasting + Star Gazing = Peak Volunteer Chaos

I volunteered at an astronomy night... at a winery. Because obviously nothing says “responsible adult” like combining high-powered telescopes and fermented grapes.

There were stars. There was wine. There were questions like “is Saturn supposed to be blurry or am I tipsy?”

I may have taught people things. I definitely pointed at the wrong star once. Worth it. 🍷🔭🌌

#AstronomyNight #WineryVibes #TelescopeTime #StarParty #BalgownieEstate #VolunteeringGoneWild #AstroNerd #SpaceAndWine #ChaosUnderTheStars #ScienceWithStyle

https://youtu.be/aQPxg5xjkUs

Vinz FrankApr 11, 2025
The Great Orion Nebula (M42)🌌. The Orion constellation, is one of the brightest and closest star-forming regions to Earth. It spans about 24 light-years across and is approximately 1,344 light-years away. The Nebula is notable for it's vibrant colors and the presence of young stars, making it a key area of study in astrophysics.
I Captured it last Monday just before my surgery, processed with Siril. I removed some Stars on the 2nd picture :). Only 25 stacked exposures at 100s each—
proof that even short sessions can create something magical.




#orionnebula #m42 #deepsky #spaceart #nightsky #nebulalove #tripletrefractor #stargazing #astronerd #astrophoto #orion #clearsskies #Astrophotography #SpacePhotography #CosmicWonder #AstronomyLovers #CelestialBeauty
Beatriz MingoMay 22, 2024
Sometimes, staring into space pays off! 🤩
https://www.ukri.org/news/stfc-announces-latest-ernest-rutherford-fellows/
(Original cartoon by the amazing Tom Gauld)
#Happy #Science #Astronomy #AstroNerd #Success
STFC announces latest Ernest Rutherford Fellows

The UKRI Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded a new cohort of 10 emerging UK science leaders with its Ernest Rutherford Fellowship.