martes, 23 de agosto de 2022

Images of Jupiter by Webb

It is incredible to see the amount of information these images were taken with WEBB's NIRCam.

You can see many details such as the atmosphere and the Auroras, and the different concentrations, depths and heights of the clouds.


Webb NIRCam composite image of Jupiter from three filters – F360M (red), F212N (yellow-green), and F150W2 (cyan) – and alignment due to the planet’s rotation. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Jupiter ERS Team; image processing by Judy Schmidt.


My favourites are the wide field view since you can see the rings, two of the natural satellites and the prize of even seeing galaxies in the background




Webb NIRCam composite image from two filters – F212N (orange) and F335M (cyan) – of Jupiter system, unlabeled (top) and labeled (bottom). Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Jupiter ERS Team; image processing by Ricardo Hueso (UPV/EHU) and Judy Schmidt.


But for me, the most impressive part is that these images were produced by citizen scientist Judy Schmidt from Modesto, California, and considering that the rotation of the planet is about 10 hours, these images are very extraordinary.










viernes, 12 de agosto de 2022

An Encyclopedia of Tolkien by

Is a comprehensive reference guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth. It was written by David Day and was first published in 1979, and an updated and revised edition was released in 2012. The book features over 500 entries on characters, places, and items from the world of Middle-earth, including a detailed timeline and genealogy of the major characters. 

The book also contains illustrations, maps, and photographs to help readers visualize the world of Middle-earth.

The entries in the book are organized alphabetically, and provide detailed information about each character or place. 

The book also includes an introduction to Tolkien's life and works, and a bibliography of his works.

One of the things that I liked the most are the family trees, the chronological guide of events and the graphic art is very well done.

Overall, "An Encyclopedia of Tolkien" is a valuable reference guide for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, and provides a wealth of information about the world of Middle-earth.