Even star systems have identity crises. 🤷 According to data from observatories like our @nasachandraxray, a double star system has been rapidly flipping between two alter egos: a low-mass X-ray binary and a millisecond pulsar. Astronomers found this volatile double system in a dense collection of stars known as Terzan 5. The first image from @NASAHubble shows Terzan 5 in optical light. Swipe to see the new image where low, medium and high-energy X-rays detected by Chandra are colored red, green and blue respectively. Click the link in bio for more.
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February 14th, 2020. Feminist activists protest in the streets of Queretaro (México). The motive was Ingrid Escamilla’s gruesome femicide and the indiference from the government towards the femicide epidemic (10 women are killed every day in Mexico, due to gender-based violence).
💜 As long as there is a subdued woman, I will not be a free woman. 💜
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(cartoon Mike Peters)
W O W - Seashore Library / Qinhuangdao Shi, China
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Deer are considered to be the sacred messengers of Shinto deities, and are often depicted in mandalas, as seen here. A white stag rides on a cloud, symbolizing his role as a messenger between the earth and the gods. On his saddle is a branch of the sacred sakaki tree and a mirror, which, along with the sword and jewel, is one of the three sacred symbols of Shinto. “Deer Mandala,” 1600s, Japan
Arequipa, Peru. Source
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Capa protetora feita com palha Takayama
The genius of local materials. To shield you in the rain while planting rice near Takayama, Japan, simply make a raincoat with straw. Photo from my book #VanishingAsia #Takayama #Japan #handcraft https://instagr.am/p/CAiN5t1jeg_/