A signal to Voyager 1 now takes over 23 hours to arrive—and just as long to return. That’s nearly a full day round-trip just to whisper across the stars. Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 is still exploring—now the most distant human-made object in space. In January 2027, it’s set to hit a cosmic milestone: one light-day (about 25.9 billion km) from the Sun—right in time for its 50th anniversary. But as its power source weakens, NASA may soon begin shutting down some of its instruments to keep the mission going just a little longer. To put it all in perspective: Nearest star, Proxima Centauri? Still 4.24 light-years away. At Voyager 1’s current speed, it would take ~74,000 years to get there. 50 years later, this tiny spacecraft is still writing history beyond the edge of our solar system.

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Hey there, lunch lovers! If you're looking for a quick, nutritious meal that packs a punch, this Power Lunch Tuna Salad is just what you need! Perfect for busy days, it’s loaded with healthy fats and protein to keep you energized. Ingredients: - 1 can tuna (drained) - 1 green onion, chopped - 1 baby cucumber, diced - 1 avocado, diced - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar - A dash of everything but the bagel seasoning Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped green onion, diced cucumber, and diced avocado. 2. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning. 3. Mix everything together until well combined, and enjoy your nutritious salad! Nutritional Values (per serving): - Calories: 320 - Protein: 25g - Fat: 20g - Carbohydrates: 12g - Fiber: 8g Serving Size: 1 bowl So go ahead, treat yourself to this vibrant Power Lunch Tuna Salad and feel great about your food choices! #HealthyEating #TunaSalad #PowerLunch #Nutrition #EasyRecipes

You’re not just looking at a galaxy… you're looking through a cosmic illusion. This is a perfect Einstein Ring—captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, and it lies 12 billion light-years away at the edge of the observable universe. What makes it mind-blowing? You're seeing light that left this galaxy when the universe was just 1.4 billion years old—twisted by gravity into a flawless circle. This isn’t just pretty—it’s physics bending light itself. The massive galaxy in front acted like a cosmic magnifying glass, warping space and turning background starlight into this glowing halo. That's gravitational lensing, and it’s pure Einstein. But here's the twist: JWST didn’t just take a pretty picture—it spotted carbon monoxide in the ring, a sign that this ancient galaxy was already making stars like crazy, just like galaxies today. A ring of fire from the early universe... A glimpse into galactic evolution… And a reminder that sometimes, the universe really does bend to show us something extraordinary. #EinsteinRing #JamesWebb #SpaceWonder #SPT0418 #GravitationalLensing #Astrophysics #NASA #JWST

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