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Let's Talk Under
The Stars
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I enjoy encouraging positivity through dialogue.
Astronomy
Astronomy is my area of interest. Astronomy is a field that explores objects in the sky and seeks knowledge of those objects. An astronomer will look at and research the sun, moon, stars, planets and anything else that exists in the universe, to figure out their nature and purpose. An individual can be an astronomer as long as he/she has been researching and studying objects that exist in the sky.
Spirituality
I consider it enjoyable to learn about spirituality. Spirituality could possibly mean that a person believes in something greater than just their being, for example, an afterlife or higher power, and that this idea can come from personal experience and spiritual guidance during many crisis points throughout a person’s lifetime. I consider it enjoyable to learn about spirituality.
Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness allows me to explore the world I see and feel inside and outside myself in the present moment. While practicing mindfulness, I generally use meditation, but I am also mindful of my surroundings and body, which are both part of the content of my mind, over an extended period of time.
Positivity
“I feel as though I’m a positive person who generally views things positively; therefore, I attempt to discover the positives in all aspects of my life, even when experiencing difficult times. The term “positive” can apply to something that results positively (a positive outcome) during an experiment/test or to something’s possibility of being successful.
About Lunar Junkie
Andre Owens—nicknamed Lunar Junkie—was raised in Chicago. His curiosity about space runs deep, but so does his draw to creative expression. Design, photos, film work—he’s jumped into each one, lately adding shots of stars to the mix. What drives him? He combines precise methods with clear, human stories. Once he got back into watching skies in 2018, he focused on helping newbies dive into nighttime wonders without confusion. He’s into hands-on, low-cost ways. With Lunar Junkie, he tells his story so people feel nudged to glance skyward, pick up something new, and maybe feel that old spark with space again.
Lunar Junkie Productions Podcast
Let's Talk Under The Stars
Come hang out with Lunar Junkie as we gaze at the sky and dive into what’s going on in our universe. We’ll cover everything from news to pop culture to the little things in life that connect us, as we enjoy our amazing planet.
Amateur Astronomy
After all, chasing after amateur astronomy has always been my top dream, and I really wanted to be part of the Space Community. I enjoy hanging out with amazing people, hearing their thoughts and getting their feedback while sharing my space images. I hope that one day I can inspire others to gaze up at the stars.
Deep Sky Objects
Deep-sky objects (DSOs) refer to astronomical entities located outside our Solar System, mainly including galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
the Milky Way'
The galactic core is the luminous heart of our Milky Way, containing a supermassive black hole along with a tightly packed group of stars.
- The Milky Way is a disk spanning approximately 120,000 light years in width, featuring a central bulge that measures around 12,000 light years in diameter.
- Our galaxy consists of roughly 90% dark matter, which is invisible, and around 10% "luminous matter," or the matter that is visible to us.
- The Milky Way is considered a medium-sized galaxy, containing approximately 200 billion stars. In contrast, the largest galaxy known to us is IC 1101, which boasts more than 100 trillion stars.
What objects do you see in your night skies?
Hey there fellow star-gazing fans! The sky at night is full of amazing things that are just waiting to be found! Like you, I’m excited to get out there and see some of the many spectacular things in the universe. Enjoy your nighttime adventure!