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This Insane Picture of The Moon Was Actually Taken From Earth

A test of a powerful new space imaging instrument has given us a gloriously detailed new perspective of the Apollo 15 Moon landing site.

By bouncing a powerful radar signal off the lunar surface, the new instrument has been able to achieve spectacular resolution, showing objects as small as 5 metres (16.4 feet).

 

Designed for the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia by Raytheon Intelligence & Space, this proof-of-concept technology paves the way for even more powerful radar imaging in the future, potentially allowing scientists to study objects even as far away as Neptune.

Radar imaging of the Moon is not a new idea, however. It’s an extraordinarily useful tool for revealing fine structures on the surface and, at longer wavelengths, even probing over 10 metres below the surface to observe variations in the density of the regolith (here on Earth, this technology can help us find buried ruins).

But the Green Bank Observatory, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and Raytheon Intelligence & Space are trying to push the technology even further.

(Sophia Dagnello, NRAO/GBO/Raytheon/AUI/NSF/USGS)

In a test in November of last year, the new transmitter sent out a radar signal to the Moon, specifically targeting the Apollo 15 landing site – a small patch of Moon, on a disc 3,474.2 kilometres (2,158.8 miles) in diameter, hundreds of thousands of kilometres away.

This signal, when it bounced back, was collected by the Very Long Baseline Array. This is a collection of radio telescopes across the US, basically combining to create a continent-sized collecting dish.

The image below is the result. That divot in the top middle is a crater called Hadley C, about 6 kilometres across. Snaking past it is the Hadley Rille, thought to be a collapsed lava tube.

(NRAO/GBO/Raytheon/NSF/AUI)

Believe it or not, though, this ain’t even the half of it. Now that they have successfully proven the concept, the team will be working on an even more powerful transmitter: a 500-kilowatt, high-power radar system that will enable them to see in even more incredible detail.

This tool would be useful for all sorts of science. We could see our Moon more closely, sure. We could see other planets’ moons. It could even be used to image passing asteroids and space debris, which are too faint to see using optical telescopes, but that we can probe using radar technology.

 

This could help us better understand the population of objects – both natural and anthropogenic – in near-Earth space, which in turn could aid in planetary defence against potentially hazardous objects.

“The planned system will be a leap forward in radar science, allowing access to never before seen features of the Solar System from right here on Earth,” said site director Karen O’Neil of the Green Bank Observatory.

And if it gets us even more incredible pictures of the Moon, we’re so here for it.

 

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Demi Moore’s face appears back to normal in new Fendi show image after sparking plastic surgery

She shocked fans while she appeared on the Fendi runway show on Wednesday during Haute Couture Fashion Week, sparking plastic surgery rumors.

But it appears the dramatic runway look was simply just due to an overly contoured face and makeup tricks, as Demi Moore’s face appeared to be back to normal in a new image.

On Friday, the 58-year-old actress shared a candid snap of herself posing with supermodels Christy Turlington and Kate Moss as well as Fendi’s artistic director Kim Jones.

She shocked fans while she appeared on the Fendi runway show on Wednesday during Haute Couture Fashion Week, sparking plastic surgery rumors. But it appears the dramatic runway look was simply just due to an overly contoured face and makeup tricks, as Demi Moore’s face appeared to be back to normal in a new image

The brunette beauty’s cheeks looked full and plump with no sign of the eye-catching defined cheekbones she had sported on the runway, as well as the downturned lips with the bottom lip much more fuller.

In the image, the mother of three looked pretty in glasses with no makeup on and her signature long brunette tresses sleek and loose around her.

The movie star grinned ear to ear in the Instagram image she posted on Friday, January 29, 2021 with the caption: ‘A lot of testing went into this group hug. Loved being part of the @fendi show with you @ctrulington and #kate moss. Thank you @mrkimjones,’ adding a heart emoji.

Demi sparked speculation that she has undergone plastic surgery after showing off a very dramatic new look on the Fendi runway at Haute Couture Fashion Week on Wednesday – leaving spectators stunned. 

All smiles: On Friday, the 58-year-old actress shared a candid snap of herself posing with supermodels Christy Turlington and Kate Moss as well as Fendi’s artistic director Kim Jones

The actress was almost unrecognizable as she joined a host of A-list models on the catwalk for designer Kim Jones’ Fendi Spring Summer 2021 presentation in Paris on Wednesday, and left many social media users questioning whether her transformation has come as the result of cosmetic enhancements, or ‘terrible’ makeup.  

Within minutes of Demi’s appearance on the couture catwalk – for which she modeled a plunging black satin blouse and large statement earrings – Twitter had been flooded with questions from perplexed users about the Striptease star’s new look.   

Makeup: The actress was almost unrecognizable as she joined a host of A-list models on the catwalk for designer Kim Jones’ Fendi Spring Summer 2021 presentation in Paris on Wednesday, and left many social media users questioning whether her transformation has come as the result of cosmetic enhancements, or ‘terrible’ makeup 

Shock: Soon after images of Demi appeared online, social media users expressed their shock over her dramatic new look, with some questioning whether she has had surgery

Questions: Other social media users queried whether her transformation had come as the result of ‘terrible’ makeup , which appears to be the case

Upset: One social media user expressed concern for Demi, suggesting that she had transformed her face because she was struggling with her ‘confidence’ 

‘I wouldn’t have thought that was Demi Moore without the headline,’ one user wrote in reaction to a news story about the actress’s surprise catwalk appearance. ‘Is that all bad fillers? Or is there some horrible contouring happening there also? 

‘That face just doesn’t look right but I can’t figure out if it’s all plastics or of the makeup artist was doing something odd.’ 

Another cheekily wrote: ‘Demi NoMoore plastic surgery! That’s a shame! I wish women would allow themselves to age gracefully. 

‘It’s so much more attractive than when they start messing with their face.’ 

Makeup magic: Demi (seen left in February 2020), 58, sparked rumors that she’s had plastic surgery when she showed off a dramatic new look in Paris on Wednesday (right) but it now appears to be due to over contouring and makeup

‘Demi Moore unfortunately who used to be beautiful is now just a poster child for why not to get plastic surgery,’ said one comment.  

One person expressed their upset over Demi’s changed appearance, commenting: ‘This is total self destruction. This is painful insecurity. This is total lack of confidence. What in the world would make you do that to your own face?’  

Others simply voiced their shock over the images of the Striptease star on the runway, with many admitting that they didn’t initially recognize Demi.  

Working it: Demi made her mark in the style industry as she ruled the catwalk for Kim Jones’ Fendi Spring-Summer presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week on Wednesday

Turning heads: The actress, 58, caught the eye as she was dressed in a satin black blouse, complete with a peplum hemline

Way back when: Demi (pictured left in 1993 and right in 1996) has long been known for maintaining incredibly youthful looks, having been in the spotlight since the early 90s 

Rumors: The actress was plagued by reports in the early 2000s that she’d had $250,000 worth of plastic surgery ahead of her appearance in Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (pictured)

Shut down: Demi (pictured in July 2020) denied the surgery reports in a 2007 interview, insisting that she had ‘never’ gone under the knife for a cosmetic procedure

‘I cannot believe this is Demi Moore,’ someone said, while another agreed, writing: ‘That can’t be Demi Moore. I had a huge crush on her.’ 

The latest images of Demi reveal a very changed appearance that that seen in the candid snaps the actress has been sharing from home throughout the pandemic – many of which have shown her with no makeup on while lounging around with her family.  

Demi has long been known for her age-defying looks, and has often stunned with her ever-youthful appearance and impressively trim and toned physique, which she has maintained for decades. 

However this is not the first time that she has had to face rumors about whether she has undergone cosmetic surgery.  

It was widely reported almost 20 years ago that Demi had spent nearly $250,000 on plastic surgery to complete transform her face and body ahead of her appearance in the 2003 movie Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, however she shut down the reports as nothing more than speculation, insisting in 2007 that she had ‘never’ had any cosmetic surgery. 

‘I don’t like the idea of having an operation to hold up the aging process – it’s a way to combat your neurosis,’ she said at the time. ‘The scalpel won’t make you happy.’   

During a 2019 interview with the Daily Mirror, Demi said that she is ’embracing’ the natural aging process, despite admitting that there were times when she looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize herself. 

‘Gravity is going in some directions I’m not fond of. I can look in the mirror ­occasionally and say, “You’re lying, I don’t look like that,”‘ the Ghost star explained.  

Confusion: Twitter was flooded with posts about Demi’s new look, with many remarking on her unrecognizable appearance, while others asked what was behind it 

Speculation: Many Twitter users questioned whether Demi had undergone plastic surgery, while others suggested that her dramatic new look may have been due to ‘horrible’ makeup

All eyes on her: The producer teamed the bold piece with a pair of wide-leg trousers and ensured focus remained on her outfit by ditching bracelets and necklaces

All eyes on her: Exuding edgy chic, the screen star’s shirt featured a low-cut neckline, which highlighted her cleavage

Great idea: Models stayed socially distanced from one another amid the global coronavirus pandemic as they stood inside giant perspex letters which spelled out the word ‘Fendi’

‘But I feel for myself it’s about acceptance… embracing it and no longer looking for what’s wrong – just being accepting of everything.’ 

The mother-of-three’s appearance on the runway comes after a low-key few months for Demi, who has spent much of the pandemic hunkering down at home with her family. 

Despite the controversy over her new look, Demi certainly stood her own during the fashion show while modeling alongside A-list fashion stars like Kate Moss and Bella Hadid. 

Demi’s enviable figure was accentuated by the plunging neckline of her black silk blouse, which nipped in at the waist, and left her decolletage and shoulders bare.  

Her long bell-bottom sleeves covered her hands, while the peplum finish helped to emphasize her curves. 

The form-flattering blouse was paired with matching wide-leg trousers, and Demi’s look was completed with some plain black shoes, and some very large statement earrings that dangled down to her armpits. 

She also modeled a chunky cuff on her left ear that sparkled under the glare of the spotlights – which also helped to accentuate Demi’s pronounced cheek bones and plump pout. 

Her youthful-looking complexion was given an extra boost courtesy of some simply yet chic dewy make-up.   

Sticking to the rules: Demi sensibly covered her face with a mask as she left the show following her catwalk appearance 

No rest for the wicked: The producer arrived in France with her daughter Scout Willis and other A-list stars on Tuesday (pictured)

The mother-of-three is not a newcomer to the runway having recently starred in Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty showcase. 

Models stayed socially distanced from one another amid the global coronavirus pandemic as they stood inside giant perspex letters which spelled out the word ‘Fendi’.  

British designer Kim, who joined Italian fashion house Fendi as its lead designer for womenswear in September 2020, and continues to fulfil his role as artistic director at Dior Men’s.

The fashion expert succeeds the late Karl Lagerfeld in his Fendi role, which the designer held from the mid-1960s. 

Chanel designer Karl sadly passed away aged 85 from complications of pancreatic cancer on February 2019. 

Supermodel Kate Moss told Vogue ahead of the show: ‘I always wanted to wear his [Kim’s] menswear – and now he’s making womenswear!’  

How Demi usually looks: The star was seen promoting her book Inside Out last year

The fashion icon, 47, was one of Jones’s muses for the latest collection, and one of his best friends, and the publication notes that she modeled his clothing at Charleston, in the March 2021 issue. 

‘It’s quite a challenge,’ said Antoine Arnault, the LVMH group head of communications and chief executive of Berluti, who has known Mr. Jones since they worked together at Vuitton. 

The businessman told the New York Times: ‘Mr. Jones is one of our superstars. When you have a top footballer on your team, you want to let him play to to his full potential.’  

Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Raf Simons and Hedi Slimane have all made the leap from menswear to womenswear.

The site reports that Fendi surpassed a billion euros in revenue in 2017 (about $1.2 billion) to become one of the more important brands in the LVMH portfolio.

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Billie Eilish Reflects On Body Image, Taking Weight Loss Pills Age 12

The “Bad Guy” singer has explained in the past that she wears oversized clothes intentionally so people can’t see and have opinions on her body.

“I never want the world to know everything about me,” Billie said in an interview with Calvin Klein in 2019. “I mean, that’s why I wear big baggy clothes: Nobody can have an opinion, because they haven’t seen what’s underneath.”

She later reiterated her comments in an interview with Vogue Australia, explaining: “I want layers and layers and layers and I want to be mysterious. You don’t know what’s underneath and you don’t know what’s on top. I don’t want to give anyone the excuse of judging.”

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Motorola edge s looks sharp in leaked official image

Tipster Ankit has posted what looks like the official teaser for the forthcoming Motorola edge s.

The phone, which is apparently internally known as the Motorola Nio, will be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chip. The handset was recently spotted on the benchmarking website AnTuTu and its score is consistent with expectations: ahead of Snapdragon 865-powered handsets but slightly below Snapdragon 888 flagships.
The edge s will be unveiled on January 26 in China and it is believed that it will use the G moniker in international markets.
Today’s image is in line with hands-on photos that emerged not too long ago and are further confirmation that the back of the phone has a squarish bump for the camera setup, which seemingly consists of a 64MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP depth module, and a laser autofocus system.

The poster shows both the previously leaked white variant, which will apparently be marketed as ‘Sky,’ and the blue edition which will be known as ‘Beryl.’

According to previous reports, the Motorola edge s will feature a 6.7-inches Full-HD + screen with a refresh rate of at least 90Hz. The phone will apparently feature dual selfie cameras (16MP and 8MP), which will be housed in a pinhole. Instead of going for an in-display fingerprint reader, the phone will supposedly stick to a side-mounted one. 

The handset will reportedly flaunt a 5,000mAh battery and 20W fast charging, and it will run Android 11 right out the gate. Rumors also indicate 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB RAM options, and 128GB and 256GB storage variants. 

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Warm up with this cozy image of a hot spot on Jupiter

A new composite image of Jupiter’s atmosphere shows a hot spot glowing brightly in infrared wavelengths.

Astronomers and amateur image processors combined data from the NASA Juno spacecraft at Jupiter and the Gemini North Telescope at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, to create the epic image. Although researchers have known about hot spots on Jupiter for more than 25 years, views such as this one give scientists a better understanding of how storms and atmospheric waves contribute to the “elusive” water content in Jupiter’s atmosphere, NASA officials wrote in a statement.

“To the naked eye, Jupiter‘s hot spots appear as dark, cloud-free areas in the planet’s equatorial belt, but at infrared wavelengths they are extremely bright, revealing the warm, deep atmosphere below the clouds,” the statement continued.

In photos: Juno’s amazing views of Jupiter

NASA released the image just weeks after newly public data from the Juno spacecraft revealed that hot spots on Jupiter are wider and deeper than scientists previously realized. Juno gathers its data comes during periodic swoops of Jupiter, called perijoves, which show scientists more about the planet’s atmosphere.

The NASA Galileo spacecraft likely was the first to discover the planet’s hot spots, when it accidentally flew through one on its way to a planned demise in Jupiter’s atmosphere. (The spacecraft was finishing a long mission in 1995 and scientists threw the spacecraft into Jupiter to destroy the spacecraft and eliminate any chance, however small, of contaminating one of Jupiter’s possibly habitable icy moons.)

Galileo found a windy and dry environment as it plunged to its demise, which was not what scientists expected. Researchers thought the spacecraft had found a “desert” in an otherwise moist northern equatorial region, but more recent results from Juno suggest this whole zone is actually quite dry.

NASA recently extended Juno’s mission through 2025, although the spacecraft may not survive that long in the intense radiation environment surrounding Jupiter. But for now, an independent review committee advising NASA on the decision noted, the spacecraft remains healthy and has plenty of power. The extended mission observations will help NASA prepare for its forthcoming Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon of Europa, the panel added.

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