Altair Academy

06/09/2023

Aya Hesham's journey through the cosmos is an inspiring tale of determination and innovation.

Join us in welcoming Aya Hesham, a dynamic and seasoned expert in various facets of space exploration, as she shares her insights during...

04/09/2023

Simon Potter has joined BryceTech in 2018, Simon has been at the forefront of fostering collaboration between international commercial and government clients.

Simon Potter's journey in the world of space travel infrastructure is a testament to the importance of strategic investment and financial...

01/09/2023

The Eagle Nebula is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens. The nebula contains several active star-forming gas and dust regions, including the aforementioned Pillars of Creation.

Statistics:

• Right ascension - 18h 18m 48s
• Declination −13° 49′
• Distance - 5,700±400 ly
• Apparent magnitude - (V)+6.0
• Apparent dimensions - (V)70 x 50 arcmins
• Constellation - Serpens
• Radius - 70×55 ly
• Absolute magnitude - (V)-8.21

Credit: La Silla Observatory

01/09/2023

Mikołaj Podgórski, COO of Scanway is a testament to the power of innovation and dedication in shaping the future of space exploration.

Mikołaj Podgórski's journey through the cosmos is a testament to the power of innovation and dedication in shaping the future of space...

31/08/2023

Dr. Kumar Navulur from Maxar Technologies stands at the forefront of geospatial innovation and has been instrumental in shaping the way we understand and utilize Earth observation data.

Dr. Kumar Navulur stands at the forefront of geospatial innovation and has been instrumental in shaping the way we understand and utilize...

29/08/2023

Justyna Redelkiewicz is the Head of Section Consumer Solutions, Market and Technology at the EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme.

Justyna Redelkiewicz's journey into the world of space innovation and entrepreneurship is a testament to her unwavering commitment to...

29/08/2023

Messier 87 is a supergiant elliptical galaxy with several trillion stars in the constellation Virgo. One of the most massive galaxies in the local universe, which has a jet of energetic plasma that originates at the core and extends at least 4,900 light-years traveling at a relativistic speed.

Statistics:

• Constellation - Virgo
• Right ascension - 12h 30m 49.42338s
• Declination +12° 23′ 28.0439″
• Redshift - 0.00428
• Helio radial velocity - 1284 km/s
• Distance - 53.5 ± 1.6 Mly
• Apparent magnitude - (V)8.79
• Type - E+0-1 pec, NLRG Sy
• Size - 980 kly
• Apparent size - (V)7.2 × 6.8 moa

Credit: NASA

29/08/2023

Juan Jaramillo Rojas' journey from a Computer Science Engineer to Chief Operating Officer of Astralintu Space Technologies is a story of evolution and innovation.

Juan Jaramillo Rojas, a catalyst for progress, stands as a testament to the transformative potential of emerging space nations in shaping...

28/08/2023

Luke Gordon, a catalyst of innovation and Head of Business Development at Solestial, stands as a beacon of possibility in shaping the future of LEO operations and space station endeavors.

Luke Gordon's journey through the cosmos of innovation has been marked by a series of significant contributions across industries.

28/08/2023

The Horsehead Nebula is a small dark nebula in the constellation Orion and is approximately 1,375 light-years from Earth. It is one of the most identifiable nebulae because of its resemblance to a horse's head.

Statistics:
• Right ascension - 05h 40m 59.0s
• Declination −02° 27′ 30.0"
• Distance - 1,375±54 ly
• Apparent dimensions - (V)8 × 6 arcmins
• Constellation - Orion
• Radius - 3.5 ly

Credit: Ken Crawford

26/08/2023

Dr. Stella Kafka's (American Meteorological Society) journey into the field of atmospheric sciences is a testament to her unwavering curiosity and dedication to unraveling the mysteries of our universe.

Dr. Stella Kafka, an accomplished leader in the field of atmospheric sciences, stands as a beacon of knowledge and understanding in the...

26/08/2023

NGC 5866 is a relatively bright lenticular galaxy in the constellation Draco. Measured orbital velocities of its globular cluster system imply that dark matter makes up only 34±45% of the mass within 5 effective radii; a notable paucity.
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• Constellation - Draco
• Right ascension - 15h 06m 29.5s
• Declination +55° 45′ 48″
• Redshift - 0.002518±0.000017
• Helio radial velocity - 755±5 km/s
• Galactocentric velocity - 901±8 km/s
• Distance - 50 ± 3 Mly
• Apparent magnitude - (V)10.7
• Type - S0
• Size ~60,000 ly
• Apparent size - (V)4′.7 x 1′.9
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Source: HST/NASA/ESA.