Oasis 24 x 18 in, Oil on Panel, 2020

"From that distance, my thumb fit over the entire Earth. I realized how insignificant we all are if everything I'd ever known is behind my thumb. When you see Earth from the moon, you realize how fragile it is and just how limited the resources are. We're all astronauts on this spaceship Earth and we have to work and live together.” - Astronaut Jim Lovell

“The Earth is a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena… In our obscurity, in all this vastness, there is no hint that help will come from elsewhere to save us from ourselves.

The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life. There is nowhere else, at least in the near future, to which our species could migrate. Visit, yes. Settle, not yet. Like it or not, for the moment the Earth is where we make our stand… the only home we've ever known.” - Carl Sagan, The Pale Blue Dot

My Voyager 2

OTD in 1977, Voyager 2 headed to space. The twin Voyager probes are the longest operating spacecraft in deep space and have traveled farther from Earth than any other human-made objects.

Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator. His best-known scientific contribution is his research on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, including the experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by exposure to light. 

Born: 9 November 1934, Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 20 December 1996 (age 62 years), Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Seattle, Washington, United States.

Popularised Science Through “Cosmos” Sagan co-wrote and hosted Cosmos: A Personal Voyage (1980), a groundbreaking TV series that brought astronomy and the wonder of the universe into millions of homes. It became one of the most-watched PBS series in history.

Worked on NASA Missions He played a major role in several NASA missions, including the Mariner, Viking, Voyager, and Galileo programs. He helped design messages for extraterrestrial life, like the Golden Record aboard Voyager.

Pioneer of Planetary Science Sagan was instrumental in explaining the greenhouse effect on Venus, the seasonal changes on Mars, and the nature of Saturn's moon Titan. He essentially helped define planetary science as a field.

Wrote the Novel Contact His 1985 science-fiction novel Contact (later made into a film starring Jodie Foster in 1997) tackled the philosophical and scientific implications of contact with extraterrestrial life.

🌌 Exploring the Cosmos: Unveiling the Best Space Picture Ever Taken 🌌

Hey space enthusiasts! 🚀✨ Ever wondered about the most mind-blowing space image ever captured? Prepare to have your cosmic curiosity ignited as we dive into the breathtaking world of celestial photography! 📸🌠

🌟 From the awe-inspiring Hubble Deep Field to the ethereal Pillars of Creation, we're taking you on a visual journey through the cosmos. These images aren't just pretty pictures—they're windows into the heart of the universe itself.

🌍 Remember the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" image? Voyager 1 snapped a pic of Earth from over 3.7 billion miles away, reminding us of our tiny yet precious place in the cosmos. 🌎💫

🪐 And who can resist the swirling beauty of Jupiter's Great Red Spot, as captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft? It's like a mesmerizing art piece painted by the hand of the universe itself.

🔭 But wait, there's more! We're not just exploring the past; we're peering into the future of cosmic imagery. The James Webb Space Telescope is about to take us even deeper into the mysteries of space, unveiling visuals that will leave you utterly speechless.

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