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"NASA's 3D Instagram Brings Nebulas to Your Living Room"

NASA has launched an augmented reality (AR) filter on Instagram to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. This "Instagram experience" allows users to bring 3D models of celestial bodies, such as supernova remnants and nebulae, into their homes. The AR filter uses data from Chandra and other telescopes, enabling users to explore cosmic phenomena on their phones.

1 year ago•Source: Space.com

"Nikon Z9: NASA's Lunar Camera Choice for Artemis Mission"

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3.875 min•1 year ago

"Nikon Z9: NASA's Lunar Camera Choice for Artemis Mission"

Nikon has partnered with NASA to develop the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) for the upcoming Artemis III mission, with the Nikon Z9 serving as the flagship camera for astronauts on the Moon. The Z9 has undergone extensive modifications to withstand the harsh lunar environment, including radiation protection and custom controls for spacesuit operation. The historic mission will mark humanity's return to the Moon after over 50 years, with the first woman set to walk on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis III crew.

via PetaPixel