“Great Temple” of King Sethi I at Abydos, Inner Shrine of the God Ptah, north-west wall, lower register, VI scene, detail from the “Formula for placing the two hands on the Deity” ( r3 n rdjt ˁwy ḥr Nṯr ): King Sethi I (wearing the Nemes with the Uraeus) placing His hands on the cult statue of Ptah (mummiform, enthroned, holding a composite ‘Djed’-‘Ankh’-‘Uas’ scepter)
the God Ptah-Sokar represented holding the combined ‘Djed’-‘Ankh’-‘Uas’ scepter. Detail from the chapel of Sokar in the “Great Temple” of King Sethi I at Abydos
A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star that emits pulses of radiation (such as X-rays and radio waves) at regular intervals. A millisecond pulsar is one with a rotational period between 1 and 10 milliseconds, or from 60,000 to 6,000 revolutions per minute. Pulsars form in supernova explosions, but even newborn pulsars don’t spin at millisecond speeds, and they gradually slow down with age. If, however, a pulsar is a member of a binary system with a normal star, gas transferred from the companion can spin up an old, slow pulsar to the millisecond range.
Credit:NASA, Dana Berry: Lead Animator Michael McClare (HTSI)
Here’s the finished #Storm piece, rendered in #CopicMarkers, with some gouache highlights. I like adding some subtle colour to some of my grey marker pieces, it just adds a little extra touch to the art. I really like using #Holbein Artists Gouache for my white effects too. I love the consistency and play of the paint, from opaque to translucent - it’s easy to work with, and get excellent, consistent results. #OroroMunroe #XMen #Marvel #Comics #DavidYardin https://www.instagram.com/p/ButIke3FevP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kxxkkajczrw8
On this day in music history: March 12, 1975 - “Chocolate City”, the third album by Parliament is released. Produced by George Clinton, it is recorded at United Sound in Detroit, MI in Late 1974 - Early 1975. The album takes its title from the nickname for the city of Washington DC, which has a large African American population, and in tribute to bands loyal fan base there as well as name checking several other “chocolate cities” around the US in the title track. The album initially sells just over 300,000 copies, with half of its sales concentrated in the Washington DC area. It spins off two singles including “Ride On” (#64 R&B) and the title track (#24 R&B, #94 Pop). Following the release of the album, Parliament’s label Casablanca Records establishes a subsidiary label called Chocolate City Records run by label executive Cecil Holmes. In spite of this, all of Parliament’s records continue to be issued on the main Casablanca label. The album is remastered and reissued on CD in 2003, featuring three additional bonus tracks. “Chocolate City” peaks at number eighteen on the Billboard R&B album chart, and number ninety one on the Top 200.
The ancient Egyptian noble Ibi was the
Chief Steward
of the Divine Adoratrice of Amun,
Nitocris I. Late Period, 26th Dynasty, reign of Psamtik I, ca. 664-610 BC. Now in the Egyptian Museum of Turin.
We have always looked to the stars to discover who we are. And hidden there is a message, a secret made of space and time, visible only to those open enough to receive it.
