Jackie Branc

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Enhanced mosaic captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1917 (July 12, 2026, 15:15:32 UTC) using the Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image presents a sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing a rocky hillside with scattered boulders, fine-grained sand, and distant ridges under a pale, dusty sky. The terrain highlights the geological diversity and wind-shaped features of Mars, offering a glimpse into its ancient and rugged environment. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1920 (July 15, 2026, 13:47:29 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a close-up view of the Martian surface in Jezero Crater, featuring a rugged, irregularly shaped rock surrounded by a field of scattered pebbles and fine-grained sand. The rock’s weathered texture and the diverse sizes of the surrounding stones highlight the geological complexity and ancient environmental processes of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1900 (June 25, 2026, 15:04:22 UTC) using the Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image presents a sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing the rover’s deck and hardware in the foreground. The background reveals a vast, sandy plain with scattered rocks, rolling hills, and a pale, dusty sky, highlighting the expansive and rugged beauty of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1903 (June 28, 2026, 12:51–12:52 UTC) using the Left Mastcam-Z Camera. The image presents a sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing a rocky, undulating terrain with scattered boulders, fine-grained sand, and distant hills under a hazy, dust-filled sky. The intricate details of the terrain highlight the geological diversity and ancient, wind-shaped features of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1903 (June 28, 2026, 12:56–12:58 UTC) using both the Left and Right Mastcam-Z Cameras. The image showcases a sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, featuring a sloping sandy plain dotted with scattered rocks and boulders. The terrain highlights the geological diversity and wind-sculpted features of Mars, with distant hills visible under a pale, dusty sky. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced 10:2 mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1889 (June 13, 2026, 15:21–15:23 UTC) using the Left Mastcam-Z Camera. The image presents a sweeping, ultra-wide view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing rolling sandy plains, scattered rocky outcrops, and distant hills under a pale, dusty sky. The expansive terrain highlights the geological diversity, wind-sculpted features, and the vast, desolate beauty of Mars, offering a comprehensive perspective of the rover’s surroundings. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced 10:2 mosaic panorama (cropped 2) pcaptured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1889 (June 13, 2026, 15:21–15:23 UTC) using the Left Mastcam-Z Camera. The image presents a sweeping, ultra-wide view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing rolling sandy plains, scattered rocky outcrops, and distant hills under a pale, dusty sky. The expansive terrain highlights the geological diversity, wind-sculpted features, and the vast, desolate beauty of Mars, offering a comprehensive perspective of the rover’s surroundings. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced 10:2 mosaic panorama (cropped 1) pcaptured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1889 (June 13, 2026, 15:21–15:23 UTC) using the Left Mastcam-Z Camera. The image presents a sweeping, ultra-wide view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing rolling sandy plains, scattered rocky outcrops, and distant hills under a pale, dusty sky. The expansive terrain highlights the geological diversity, wind-sculpted features, and the vast, desolate beauty of Mars, offering a comprehensive perspective of the rover’s surroundings. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1891 (June 15, 2026, 12:35 UTC) using both the Left and Right Mastcam-Z Cameras. The image showcases a close-up view of the Martian surface in Jezero Crater, featuring a rugged, textured rock formation with fine-grained sand and scattered pebbles. The intricate details of the rock’s surface and the surrounding terrain provide insights into the geological processes and ancient environmental conditions of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Happy Bloomsday! 🎩📖 Dusting off this poster I designed a few years back to celebrate the day that started it all in Dublin. There’s something timeless about Joyce’s prose and that iconic sense of place. Raising a glass (and a Guinness) to Mr Bloom today. Cheers! 🍻☘️
From left to right: Mars 2020 Perseverance: A panoramic, reddish-brown view of a rocky Martian hill, with part of the Perseverance rover’s frame visible in the foreground. Text: "Mars 2020 Perseverance rover journey. Processing of cams images from NASA's Perseverance rover." Jupiter and moons: A dramatic composition on a black background showing the Great Red Spot on Jupiter (with vibrant orange and cream bands), alongside the colorful moons Io (pockmarked yellow-orange) and Europa (blue-icy surface). Text: "Jupiter and its Galilean moons. Processing of JunoCam images from NASA's Juno spacecraft." JWST deep field: Mosaic showing countless galaxies in vibrant blues, reds, and golds, with sparkling diffraction spikes. Text: "James Webb Space Telescope Image Processing. Calibration, enhancement, and color mapping of JWST datasets." Mars & Phobos: A color-calibrated view showing the detailed surface of Mars' major volcano, Olympus Mons, with a smaller panel inset showing the lumpy, cratered surface of its moon Phobos. Text: "Mars & Phobos. Processing of HRSC cam images from ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft."
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image of NGC 3324, known as the 'Cosmic Cliffs,' captured on June 3, 2022, using NIRCam filters (F444W, F444W-F470N, F200W, F335M, F187N, F090W). This stunning observation reveals the edge of a massive, young, star-forming region in the Carina Nebula, showcasing towering cliffs of gas and dust, glowing with the light of newborn stars. The intricate structures, illuminated by intense ultraviolet radiation, highlight the dynamic processes of stellar birth and the interplay between light and matter in this cosmic landscape. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc. #JWST
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1879 (June 3, 2026, 12:55 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image presents a vast, sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing undulating sandy plains, scattered rocky outcrops, and distant hills under a pale, dusty sky. The terrain highlights the geological diversity and ancient, wind-sculpted features of Mars, offering a glimpse into its desolate yet captivating environment. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced close-up image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1879 (June 3, 2026) using the WATSON Camera. The image showcases a detailed view of Martian rock formations in Jezero Crater, revealing intricate textures, stratification, and weathered surfaces. These features provide valuable insights into the geological history and ancient environmental conditions of Mars. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1879 (June 3, 2026, 13:24–13:25 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a close-up view of a rugged, layered rock formation in Jezero Crater, with sharp ridges, weathered textures, and fine-grained sand filling the crevices. The intricate stratification and erosion patterns provide valuable insights into the geological history and ancient environmental conditions of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1863 (May 17, 2026, 12:47:57 UTC) using the Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image presents a vast, sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing the rover’s deck in the foreground with its scientific instruments visible. The background reveals a sprawling, sandy plain dotted with small rocks and distant hills under a pale, dusty sky, highlighting the expansive and desolate beauty of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1865 (May 20, 2026, 13:28:51 UTC) using the Left Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a close-up view of a rugged, layered rock formation in Jezero Crater. The rock features sharp, angular textures, a small cave-like opening, and a weathered, eroded surface, surrounded by fine-grained Martian soil. The intricate details provide insights into the geological processes and ancient environmental conditions of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1862 (May 17, 2026, 15:02:56 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a rugged, rocky outcrop in Jezero Crater, featuring a steep, layered terrain with sharp, angular boulders and fine-grained sand. The intricate textures and stratification of the rocks provide insights into the geological history and sedimentary processes of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1863 (May 17, 2026, 12:44:25 UTC) using the Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image presents a vast, sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing undulating sandy dunes, rocky outcrops, and subtle elevation changes. The terrain highlights the geological diversity and ancient, wind-sculpted features of Mars, with a pale, dusty sky in the background. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
A detailed Martian landscape captured by the Perseverance rover on Sol 1862. The scene features a rugged, tan-and-reddish hillside littered with numerous rocks and boulders of various sizes. On the left, a sharp, prominent rock formation with fractured layers rises against a hazy, pale-blue Martian sky. Light-colored windblown sand patches are visible between the scattered stones in the foreground, showcasing the arid and desert-like terrain of Mars. mage Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1854 (May 8, 2026, 12:55:22 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a close-up view of the Martian surface in Jezero Crater, featuring a sandy terrain scattered with small rocks and pebbles. A prominent, smooth, rounded rock is visible in the foreground, surrounded by fine-grained soil and subtle ripples in the sand, highlighting the intricate textures of the Martian landscape. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1854 (May 8, 2026, 13:02:54 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a close-up view of the Martian surface in Jezero Crater, featuring intricate linear patterns in the sand, formed by rover activity. Scattered rocks of varying sizes are embedded in the fine-grained soil, highlighting the diverse textures and geological features of the region. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1852 (May 6, 2026, 14:06:19 UTC) using both the Right and Left Mastcam-Z Cameras. The image presents a sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, showcasing a vast expanse of rocky terrain, scattered boulders, and sandy dunes under a hazy sky. The intricate details of the surface textures and geological formations provide valuable insights into the planet’s ancient environment. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1852 (May 6, 2026, 11:56:56 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a rugged section of the Martian surface in Jezero Crater, featuring a rocky outcrop with scattered stones and fine-grained sand. The layered and textured terrain provides insights into the geological processes and history of the region. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image of the Carina Nebula, captured as part of program 5408 on May 5, 2025. This stunning observation, using NIRCam filters (F444W, F444-F470N, F150W2-F164N, F150W2-F162M), dives deep into the heart of the nebula to uncover the full spectrum of accretion and outflow processes. The image reveals a vibrant, star-forming region with glowing dust clouds, bright young stars, and intricate structures illuminated by stellar radiation. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc. #JWST
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1850 (May 4, 2026, 12:22:27 UTC) using the Right Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image showcases a vast, sweeping view of the Martian landscape in Jezero Crater, featuring layered sedimentary rock formations, sandy dunes, and scattered rocks. The terrain highlights the geological diversity and ancient history of Mars, with subtle color variations indicating different mineral compositions. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1844 (April 28, 2026, 13:45:59 UTC) using the Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image showcases a close-up view of the Martian surface in Jezero Crater, featuring a prominent rounded rock in the center, surrounded by a rugged, rocky terrain. The rover’s hardware is visible in the foreground, providing a sense of scale and context. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) deep-field image of the GOODS-N-CENTER region, captured on April 27, 2026, as part of program 7404. This excerpt focuses on hunting for 'Little Red Dots'—compact, redshifted objects—using NIRCam filters (F444W, F182M, F210M). The image showcases a dense field of galaxies and stars, with a bright star and spiral galaxy prominently visible, alongside numerous faint, red objects. The study aims to test variability in broad-line and continuum emissions over week, month, and six-month timescales. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
A black-and-white street photography image from the 'POWER OFF | ABBYS' series, taken in Berlin's Kreuzberg district in 2019. The scene features a person sitting on a graffiti-covered wooden bench in front of a large protest banner with German text: 'Für Selbstbestimmung! POWER ÖFF STATT BULLEN, KONTROLLE & SMARTE WELT'. The urban backdrop includes parked cars, bicycles, and greenery, capturing the raw, activist spirit of the neighborhood.
A striking street art mural of David Bowie by James Cochran, located in Brixton, London, 2014. The artwork features Bowie with his iconic lightning bolt face paint, surrounded by vibrant, floating orbs. The mural is part of the 'BOWIE | street photography series' and captures the essence of Bowie's legendary persona. Photo: Jackie Branc
An atmospheric night-time shot of the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing in London. Using a multi-exposure effect, a single man is depicted in four stages of walking, creating the illusion of a procession. The scene is illuminated by street lights and the distant glow of oncoming vehicle headlights, set against a quiet, dark urban backdrop. Credit: Jackie Branc
Enhanced image of the Martian surface captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1838 (April 22, 2026, 13:27:29 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image features a rugged terrain in Jezero Crater, showcasing a variety of rocks and boulders scattered across the sandy landscape. The texture and arrangement of the rocks provide valuable insights into the geological processes shaping Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image of the Martian surface captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1837 (April 21, 2026, 14:52:13 UTC) using the Right Mastcam-Z Camera. The image showcases a close-up view of the sandy, rocky terrain in Jezero Crater, featuring a prominent light-colored rock and smaller scattered stones. The texture and composition of the soil and rocks are clearly visible, providing insights into the geological history of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Black and white street photography capturing a person walking past an ornate, historic doorway in Gdańsk, Poland. The doorway features intricate architectural details, including carved columns, decorative reliefs, and a large arched wooden door. The cobblestone street and urban setting evoke a timeless, atmospheric mood. Part of the 'Portrait of Tristane | ABBYS' street photography series by Jackie Branc.
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) near-infrared and mid-infrared composite image showcasing a field of galaxies and stars, with a focus on the study of Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs). This observation, taken on April 20, 2026, utilizes NIRCam filters (F356W, F150W, F444W, F200W) to investigate the infrared emission of AT2026dbl, a newly discovered LFBOT. The image aims to distinguish whether the infrared excess originates from dust or free-free opacity effects in the transient's extended atmosphere. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced image from NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover’s Left Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1834 (April 18, 2026). The photograph showcases a close-up view of layered Martian rocks and sandy terrain, highlighting the intricate textures and rugged features of the Red Planet’s surface. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Infrared image (excerpt, 100% enlargement) recorded by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on April 7, 2025, showing the dark nebula region BHR71. The study aims to map the distribution of ice in the host environments of hot protostellar coronas, revealing vibrant outflows and complex structures illuminated by forming stars in the binary system HH 320 and HH321. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
Infrared image recorded by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on April 7, 2025, showing the dark nebula region BHR71. The study aims to map the distribution of ice in the host environments of hot protostellar coronas, revealing vibrant outflows and complex structures illuminated by forming stars in the binary system HH 320 and HH321. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced image of Jupiter’s moon Europa, captured on June 18, 2024, during Perijove 45 by NASA’s Juno spacecraft. The image reveals the icy, cracked surface of Europa in intricate detail, showcasing its unique and mysterious terrain. Credit: NASA/SwRI/MSSS/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced image from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Left Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1827 (April 10, 2026). The photograph captures a close-up view of uniquely shaped Martian rocks and sandy terrain, highlighting the intricate textures and rugged beauty of the Red Planet’s surface. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced mosaic panorama from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Left and Right Mastcam-Z cameras on Sol 1825 (April 8, 2026). The image captures a sweeping view of the Martian terrain, featuring rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and vast sandy plains, highlighting the stark and serene beauty of the Red Planet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced mosaic from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Right Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1825 (April 8, 2026). The image showcases a sweeping view of the Martian landscape, featuring sandy dunes, rocky hills, and layered terrain, capturing the stark and serene beauty of the Red Planet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Image of the Southern Ring Nebula (NGC 3132) captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on June 3, 2022. The image, taken with NIRCam and MIRI instruments, showcases the nebula’s intricate layers of glowing gas and dust, revealing the stunning beauty and complexity of this planetary nebula. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced mosaic panorama from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Right Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1823 (April 6, 2026). The image reveals the sweeping Martian landscape, featuring sandy dunes, rocky outcrops, and distant hills, capturing the stark and serene beauty of the Red Planet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced mosaic panorama from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Right Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1822 (2026). The image showcases the vast, rocky Martian landscape with scattered stones and sandy plains, capturing the stark and rugged beauty of the Red Planet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
Enhanced mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1820 (April 3, 2026, 11:29:28 UTC) using the Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image features the rover’s robotic arm in the foreground, with intricate details of its scientific instruments and mechanisms. The rugged Martian landscape of Jezero Crater stretches into the background, showcasing rocky terrain and the horizon under a clear sky. Processed by Jackie Branc. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Infrared image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) showcasing the Sharpless 305 nebula and the protostar RAFGL 5232. The image reveals intricate details of cosmic dust, glowing gas, and numerous stars, captured using NIRCam filters (F444W, F335M, F182M, F212N, F150W2-F162M, F140M). This observation is part of program #4547, led by PI Mark McCaughrean. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) infrared image of Stephan’s Quintet, a group of five galaxies including NGC 7320, NGC 7318a, NGC 7318b, NGC 7319, and NGC 7317. The image reveals intricate details of galactic interactions, shockwaves, and star-forming regions, with vibrant pink and purple hues highlighting cosmic dust and stellar activity. Captured using NIRCam and MIRI instruments, this image showcases the dynamic and chaotic environment of colliding galaxies. Credits: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
Artistic black-and-white mosaic panorama captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Sol 1815 (March 29, 2026, 14:34:23 UTC) using the Left Navigation Camera (Navcam). The image showcases the rugged Martian terrain, layered rock formations, and the vast landscape of Jezero Crater. Enhanced and processed by Jackie Branc. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Infrared image of the Carina Nebula, specifically the Trumpler 14 star cluster, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The image reveals a dense field of stars and protoplanetary disks glowing amidst vibrant red nebula clouds, highlighting the extreme environment of planet formation. Credits: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced mosaic panorama from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Right Navigation Camera (Navcam) on Sol 1813 (March 27, 2026). The image captures a vast, barren Martian landscape with rolling hills and rocky terrain, highlighting the desolate beauty of the Red Planet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Jackie Branc.
Infrared image of galaxy M82 captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on March 25, 2026. The image, taken using NIRCam filters (F200W, F444W, F115W), reveals the vibrant star-forming regions and intricate dust structures within the galaxy, showcasing its dynamic and turbulent nature. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced image from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Right Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1808 (March 22, 2026). The photograph captures the intricate textures of Martian sand and rocks, highlighting the rugged beauty of the Red Planet’s landscape. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.
An enhanced image from Mars Perseverance Rover’s Right Mastcam-Z camera on Sol 1808 (March 22, 2026). The photograph captures a close-up checkout of the PIXL instrument, showcasing its detailed design and components, essential for analyzing the Martian surface. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Jackie Branc.