Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian, 1817–1900), "The Ship 'Maria' in the Storm" (detail), 1892

Argema mittrei

Also known as comet moth lives in Madagascar.

The male has a wingspan of 20 centimeters and a tail span of 15 centimeters. Which makes it one of the world’s largest silk moths.

The female lays 120-170 eggs.

They unfortunately live only between 6-8 days.

When the moths emerge from their cocoons as adults they no longer feed on plants to survive. They do have a mouth and a gut but neither function.

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Tout ce que le soleil éclaire l'éther le transforme,

N44 Superbubble

N44 is a large, bright region of ionized gas located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.

It is often referred to as a "superbubble" because it is formed by the combined effects of stellar winds and supernova explosions from massive stars.

These processes create a large cavity in the surrounding interstellar medium, leading to the characteristic bubble shape.

The N44 superbubble is notable for its complex structure and the presence of young, hot stars, as well as regions of active star formation.

Credits: NASA, ESA, V. Ksoll and D. Gouliermis (Universität Heidelberg), et al.; Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)

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Cat’s Eye Nebula

The Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543, is one of the most well-known planetary nebulae located in the constellation Draco.

It is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth and is notable for its intricate structure and vibrant colors.

The Cat's Eye Nebula is formed from the outer layers of a dying star that has shed its material during the late stages of its evolution.

The central star, which is a hot white dwarf, is responsible for the intense ultraviolet radiation that ionizes the surrounding gas, causing it to glow.

One of the most striking features of the Cat's Eye Nebula is its "eyes," which are formed by the concentric shells of gas and dust that create a visually captivating appearance.

Credits: NASA, ESA, HEIC, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) Acknowledgment: R. Corradi (Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes, Spain) and Z. Tsvetanov (NASA)

Smoky quartz with star made of golden-yellow rutile needles; Minas Gerais/Brazil.

September - a soft goodbye to summer, whispered gently by the rustling leaves of autumn.

Excerpts from:

The Letters of Sylvia Plath by Sylvia Plath • The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien • Song of the Simple Truth: The Complete Poems of Julia de Burgos by Julia de Burgos • Peggy Toney Horton • The Whole Story and Other Stories by Ali Smith • Albert Campus • To The Tune 'Soaring Clouds by Huang O. (tr. by Kenneth Rexroth & Ling Chung) • September by Earth, Wind and Fire

Sahi söyler misin eze. kaç kişi görebildi ki gülerken yüzümü. çakışırken içimde ölümün şimşekleri..

A shot from inside..

Not me getting distracted by the book store as soon as my parents left. It's not my fault that the magnetic intensity is a little too strong around it :v

I was outside for most of the day so I didn't get much studies done. It feels nice to be home after a long day ^_^ My back is crying btw

A stunning iridescent ammonite fossil. [source]