Stunning Satellite View Of India On Diwali; NASA Extends Greetings (image @VishnuNDTV)
Taking to its official X account, NASA extended Diwali wishes. Accompanying the wishes was a stunning image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a hotbed of star formation within M17, also known as the Omega Nebula. “Wishing you a joyful #Diwali! Just as the cosmos lights up our universe with endless wonder, Diwali illuminates our homes and hearts”, read the post.
Wishing you a joyful #Diwali!
Just as the cosmos lights up our universe with endless wonder, Diwali illuminates our homes and hearts. In this image, @NASAHubble captures a hotbed of star formation within M17, aka the Omega Nebula: https://t.co/5Kt96RzT0U pic.twitter.com/wLDcaQZBgk
— NASA (@NASA) October 31, 2024
Veteran journalist Vishnu Som shared stunning images of Diwali night on his X post.
Another amazing image of India during Diwali night.
This is a is a false color composite image from NASA Worldview.The Black Marble Nighttime Blue/Yellow Composite (Day/Night Band) layer is available in near real-time from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)… pic.twitter.com/svKo3S2n6q
— Vishnu Som (@VishnuNDTV) November 2, 2024
Earlier, the NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), shared her own heartfelt Diwali greetings for those who are celebrating the festival both in US and across the globe.
In a special video message, she shared her experience on celebrating Diwali 260 miles above Earth. She began with the greeting, “Greetings from the ISS,” and extended her warmest wishes for a joyful Diwali, especially to those celebrating at the White House.
The message was highlighted during the White House Diwali celebrations, where she acknowledged President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for their support of the festivities and recognition of the Indian-American community. Expressing her gratitude, Williams stated, “Thank you to the President and Vice President for celebrating with our community and recognising the contributions we make”.
Tech giants also joined in celebrating the festival of lights. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet and Google, shared his fondness for the festival on Threads, stating, “Diwali is one of my favourite times of the year…always fun to fill the house with light. Wish those who celebrate a Happy Diwali”.
Apple CEO Tim Cook followed his annual tradition by posting a photograph taken by Indian photographer Rohit Vohra, featuring Diwali diyas atop rose petals. Cook’s message on X highlighted the themes of light, unity, and hope: “Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and peaceful Festival of Lights”.
