Squidolus [Day:1330 Hour:0]

seeing the photos from Webb up against photos from Hubble just makes me… I don’t even know like, wow! Look at that!

the three BLACK WOMEN (mary jackson, katherine g. johnson, and dorothy vaughan) that changed astronomy and history.

mary jackson, an accomplished engineer, broke down barriers as the first african american woman to work as an engineer at NASA. her expertise and determination paved the way for future generations of women in the field.

katherine johnson, a brilliant mathematician, calculated the trajectory for john glenn's historic 1962 spaceflight, making her an invaluable asset to NASA's space task group. her calculations were pivotal in ensuring a successful mission

dorothy vaughan was a talented mathematician and the first african-american supervisor at NASA. she was instrumental in introducing computer programming skills to her colleagues, which played a significant role in advancing the space program.

through their dedication and groundbreaking achievements, mary jackson, katherine johnson, and dorothy vaughan left an indelible mark on history, proving that talent knows no boundaries, and that anyone, regardless of their background, can reach for the stars. their triumphs were celebrated in the 2016 film hidden figures, a personal favorite of mine.

i urge you all to read up on these magnificent women and their astronomical (no pun intended) impact on the world. celebrate and encourage black women in STEM. they are magical

Squidolus [Day:1331 Hour:0]

sometimes before i go to sleep, i like to get my cellphone, put my headphones on, play city lights by blanche and close my eyes and pretend that i am just floating on a rock in the outer space, all alone in the danger zone

NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Reveals Astounding, Unprecedented Views of the Universe