Antarctica by David Day

Is a comprehensive overview of the southernmost continent on Earth. The book details the geography, wildlife, and history of Antarctica in great detail, presenting readers with everything they need to know about this remote and mysterious part of the world.

The day begins by outlining the physical characteristics of Antarctica, describing everything from its extreme climate to its unique geological features. He then goes on to introduce readers to the many different species of animals that inhabit the continent, including penguins, seals, and whales. Alongside this, Day explores the importance of Antarctica in the global ecosystem and its role as a research centre for scientists studying topics such as climate change.

The author also delves into the historical aspect of Antarctica, detailing the many expeditions that have been undertaken to explore the region, including those led by early explorers such as Robert Falcon Scott and Ernest Shackleton. He also looks at the political history of Antarctica, including its role in the Cold War and the formation of treaties that dictate how the continent can be used today.

Overall, Antarctica provides a comprehensive and informative guide to one of the most fascinating and important parts of the planet. Day’s writing is clear and engaging, making it an enjoyable read for anyone with an interest in geography, nature, or history.

Professional Development Certificate: NASA EPDC y TSU

 This certificate recognizes my participation in training for the Sally Ride EarthKAM program, an initiative that enables students to capture images of Earth from the International Space Station. As a STEAM educator, integrating this material strengthens my ability to explain how orbital photography serves as a powerful tool for studying geography, climate, and environmental changes.

Professional Development Certificate: NASA EPDC y TSU

This certificate recognizes my participation in a training session dedicated to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the global celebration of International Observe the Moon Night 2022. As a STEAM educator, integrating this content strengthens my ability to explain how observing the Moon—from ground-based telescopes to orbiting probes—enables us to understand its geology, evolution, and potential for future missions.

Professional Development Certificate: NASA EPDC y TSU

 This certificate recognizes my participation in training focused on the science to be conducted on the lunar surface during the Artemis missions. As a STEAM educator, integrating this content strengthens my ability to explain how the Moon serves as a natural laboratory for studying geology, resources, radiation, and extreme conditions.

Professional Development Certificate: NASA EPDC y TSU

 This certificate recognizes my participation in training focused on the science to be conducted on the lunar surface during the Artemis missions. As a STEAM educator, integrating this content strengthens my ability to explain how the Moon serves as a natural laboratory for studying geology, resources, radiation, and extreme conditions.

Professional Development Certificate: NASA EPDC y TSU

 This certificate recognizes my participation in training dedicated to understanding Earth as a set of interconnected systems. As a STEAM educator, integrating this content strengthens my ability to explain how the atmosphere, geology, oceans, climate, and life form a dynamic network that sustains our world.

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.