Sound of Universe Part II
Cosmic Mirror: The Universe within Us!
Dive into the Darkness! Mysterious Deep Ocean #deepocean #marine #nature #sea #marianastrench
*Deep Ocean:*
_The deep ocean, also known as the abyssal zone, extends from approximately 200-11,000 meters (660-36,000 feet) below sea level._
*Characteristics:*
1. Extreme pressure (up to 1,086 bar)
2. Near-freezing temperatures (2-4°C or 36-39°F)
3. Total darkness (no sunlight)
4. Limited oxygen and nutrients
5. Unique ecosystems and biodiversity
*Mariana Trench:*
_Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench is the deepest point on Earth._
*Key Features:*
1. Maximum depth: 11,034 meters (36,200 feet) - Challenger Deep
2. Length: approximately 2,550 kilometers (1,580 miles)
3. Width: up to 70 kilometers (43 miles)
4. Pressure: over 1,000 times greater than atmospheric pressure
5. Temperature: near-freezing (1-4°C or 34-39°F)
*Notable Features:*
1. Challenger Deep (lowest point)
2. Trieste Basin (second-lowest point)
3. Mariana Trench National Wildlife Refuge (protected area)
*Exploration History:*
1. First explored by USS Trieste (1960)
2. Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh's dive (1960)
3. Recent explorations by Deepsea Challenger (2012) and Five Deeps Expedition (2019)
*Unique Life Forms:*
1. Giant tube worms
2. Deep-sea fish (e.g., anglerfish, viperfish)
3. Foraminifera (single-celled organisms)
4. Microorganisms thriving in hydrothermal vents
*Importance:*
1. Unexplored frontier for scientific research
2. Potential for new discoveries (species, ecosystems, resources)
3. Insights into Earth's formation and evolution
4. Challenges for human exploration and technology
*Interesting Facts:*
1. The Mariana Trench is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.
2. The pressure at Challenger Deep is equivalent to the weight of 480 Boeing 747 jets.
3. The deep ocean covers over 70% of Earth's surface.
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Cleopatra:Queen of the Nile! #historymysteries#ancientcivilizations#legendaryleaders#pharaoh
Name: Cleopatra VII Philopator
Birth: 69 BCE, Alexandria, Egypt
Death: 30 BCE, Alexandria, Egypt
Title: Last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt's Ptolemaic Kingdom
Reign: 51 BCE - 30 BCE
Notable Achievements:
1.â â Successfully navigated complex alliances with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
2.â â Protected Egypt's independence and economic interests.
3.â â Promoted Egyptian culture, trade, and architecture.
4.â â Supported scientific and artistic advancements.
Personal Life:
1.â â Daughter of Ptolemy XII Auletes.
2.â â Married to her brothers Ptolemy XIII and Ptolemy XIV.
3.â â Had relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.
4.â â Mother of four children, including Caesarion.
Legacy:
1.â â Iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian power and beauty.
2.â â Last pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
3.â â Represented in countless artworks, literature, and films.
4.â â Continues to inspire fascination and debate among historians and enthusiasts.
Interesting Facts:
1.â â Cleopatra was a skilled diplomat, mathematician, and astronomer.
2.â â She was the first Ptolemaic ruler to learn the Egyptian language.
3.â â Her famous beauty was often exaggerated in ancient accounts.
4.â â Her death marked the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty and the beginning of the Roman Empire's rule over Egypt.
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Bernard's: A Red Dwarf Star!
Bernard's Star
Location: Constellation Ophiuchus, approximately 6.5 light-years from Earth
Type: Red Dwarf Star (M4V)
Discovery: 1916, by astronomer E.E. Barnard
Notable Features:
1.â â Closest single star to the Sun (excluding the Alpha Centauri triple star system)
2.â â Small size (0.16 solar masses, 0.15 solar radii)
3.â â Low surface temperature (3,134°C/5,683°F)
4.â â High proper motion (10.3 arcseconds/year)
Interest:
1.â â Proximity to Earth makes it a prime target for astronomical studies
2.â â Potential for hosting exoplanets
3.â â Insights into red dwarf star evolution and behavior
Fun Facts:
1.â â Bernard's Star would appear as bright as the full Moon in the night sky if it were 1 AU from Earth.
2.â â Its low energy output means it's unlikely to support life on nearby planets.
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Mind Blowing Journey through the Wormhole #space #dimension #cosmology #universe #cosmos #time
You won't believe what TIME actually is!
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The Mighty Neutron Stars
#space #StarsEverywhere #cosmology #voyager #multiverse #cosmos #universe
Mind Blowing Journey of Voyager 1
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