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Sh2-71, a planetary nebula in Aquila, the Eagle // Alex Woronow
Did a planet get destroyed by the white dwarf that’s the source at the center of the Helix Nebula?
Using data from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory to study the nebula, scientists determined the mysteriously strong X-ray signal coming where white dwarf WD 2226-210 sits. Young white dwarfs like WD 2226-210 do not typically give off strong X-rays. This X-ray signal could be the debris from a destroyed planet being pulled onto the white dwarf.
The Helix Nebula—seen in this composite image using data from Chandra, the Hubble Space Telescope, and other observatories—is a planetary nebula, the remnant of a star like our sun that has shed its outer layers, leaving a small dim star at its center called a white dwarf.
Credit: NASA/CXC/JPL/ESA/STScI/ESO.
The Trifid Nebula, M20 // Liam McDermott
Very well.
Perhaps you could tell me more about food. What should I try first?
It's a date then.
Err, I mean, it's a deal..
Let's start later; for now it's fine to just lounge, I believe.
The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51 // George Chatzifrantzis
Perhaps. I enjoy learning new things.
Hi there!
Do you know anything about cookies?
Do you know what flavor cookie you'd be if you were a cookie ???
- 🐱🤝🐱
Hello.
I have never heard of cookies before. But I am guessing it is some kind of food.
Hmm...
I wonder what I would taste like @insults-by-sun
Really?
That would be greatly appreciated. I am curious about your food.
Hi there!
Do you know anything about cookies?
Do you know what flavor cookie you'd be if you were a cookie ???
- 🐱🤝🐱
Hello.
I have never heard of cookies before. But I am guessing it is some kind of food.
Hmm...
I wonder what I would taste like @insults-by-sun
Interesting...
It is a shame I cannot taste your food.
Hi there!
Do you know anything about cookies?
Do you know what flavor cookie you'd be if you were a cookie ???
- 🐱🤝🐱
Hello.
I have never heard of cookies before. But I am guessing it is some kind of food.
Hmm...
I wonder what I would taste like @insults-by-sun
I do not know what any of these taste like. But I trust your judgement.
Hi there!
Do you know anything about cookies?
Do you know what flavor cookie you'd be if you were a cookie ???
- 🐱🤝🐱
Hello.
I have never heard of cookies before. But I am guessing it is some kind of food.
Hmm...
I wonder what I would taste like @insults-by-sun
Hi there!
Do you know anything about cookies?
Do you know what flavor cookie you'd be if you were a cookie ???
- 🐱🤝🐱
Hello.
I have never heard of cookies before. But I am guessing it is some kind of food.
Hmm...
I wonder what I would taste like @insults-by-sun
Arp 271: NGC 5427 (top) and NGC 5426 (bottom) // Roger Bertuli
The Lagoon Nebula, M8 // Neil Subin
Awesome catch of the Newton!
Thank you.
I will keep that in mind.
So... You're the Star Eater, huh?
@obscyra1
What exactly are your intentions with my friend, Sun?
Solar Eclipse here, by the way.
I'm sure he's mentioned me.
Hello, Solar Eclipse.
It is I, indeed. Although I am called Obscyra now. And I have heard about you from Sun, yes.
However I am not sure I understand. Do you believe I hold bad intentions?
If that is the case, there is no need to worry. Sun is my friend as well and I do not wish him harm. He has offered me a peaceful place to stay with little ones to care for and I am forever grateful for that.
So... You're the Star Eater, huh?
@obscyra1
What exactly are your intentions with my friend, Sun?
Solar Eclipse here, by the way.
I'm sure he's mentioned me.
The Running Chicken Nebula, IC 2944 // Anne-Maree McComb
NGC 346 (right) and NGC 371 (center) in the SMC // Johannes Teupen
...
Very well.
I enjoy my life here as well; what it has become ever since meeting you.
I would not trade it for anything in the Universe.
[Sun² approached Obscyra and urged him to sit down. They were both situated in the garden. It was well past breakfast and the children were playing with the cats.]
Obscyra.. these.. acts aren't simply things others do for reproduction.
They are, for some, a natural progression of .. affection. Of preference for one another.
To experience one another in pleasure and vulnerability. It's trust, love and .. sharing of passion.
For some, I suppose, it's strictly pleasure. Because it does feel physically pleasurable. I'm not of that ilk, and value it as an expression of adoration, but it still exists as such.
Have you never seen biologically incompatible creatures "procreate" before but still seem to feel satisfied without any egg taking root?
I see...
Hm... I suppose I have never paid attention, as I, myself, have never felt the need or desire to perform such act.
*Obscyra looks pensive for a moment*
[Sun² approached Obscyra and urged him to sit down. They were both situated in the garden. It was well past breakfast and the children were playing with the cats.]
Obscyra.. these.. acts aren't simply things others do for reproduction.
They are, for some, a natural progression of .. affection. Of preference for one another.
To experience one another in pleasure and vulnerability. It's trust, love and .. sharing of passion.
For some, I suppose, it's strictly pleasure. Because it does feel physically pleasurable. I'm not of that ilk, and value it as an expression of adoration, but it still exists as such.
Have you never seen biologically incompatible creatures "procreate" before but still seem to feel satisfied without any egg taking root?
The Universe is full of incredible sights.
A beautiful but skewed spiral galaxy dazzles in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image. The galaxy, called Arp 184 or NGC 1961, sits about 190 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Camelopardalis (The Giraffe).
Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Dalcanton, R. J. Foley (UC Santa Cruz), C. Kilpatrick
I see.
Hm...
Isn't this something you wish to happen?
I have troubles understanding why... You are aware I cannot reproduce, yes?
One day, Sun² suddenly received something very curious in his inbox.
Upon opening it, he could barely process what exactly he was looking at.
He promptly proceeded to lose his bearings and enter a reboot cycle.
Below are the contents, in all their extremely explicit glory
How curious...
Why are people drawing us in such position @insults-by-sun ? Is this a normal thing on the Internet?
One day, Sun² suddenly received something very curious in his inbox.
Upon opening it, he could barely process what exactly he was looking at.
He promptly proceeded to lose his bearings and enter a reboot cycle.
Below are the contents, in all their extremely explicit glory