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Cristina Ortiz

Best deep-sky photos for September 2023: Nebulae and more

Enjoy this gallery of the best deep-sky photos of September 2023 from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, send it in. We love to see them!

Armando Caussade

Cristina Ortiz

September 30, 2023

Ants, little but tough: Lifeform of the week

Ants are common insects with unique capabilities. They can harvest, herd, milk, and build amazingly complex and stable underground cities.

Cristina Ortiz

September 20, 2023

Water lilies, beautiful and colorful: Lifeform of the week

Water lilies are plants known worldwide. They are colorful and beautiful, and they are also important players in the aquatic ecosystem.

Cristina Ortiz

September 5, 2023

Iridescent contrails? Rainbow contrails? Something else?

They look like iridescent contrails. But, are they? We asked Les Cowley, an atmospheric optics expert, who gave a different opinion.

Cristina Ortiz

Deborah Byrd

August 2, 2023

Tigers are the biggest cats: Lifeform of the week

Tigers are huge, fierce cats that are unique and beautiful. We tell you some curious facts about them here. Plus, watch a video about tigers.

Cristina Ortiz

July 29, 2023

Sea turtles are as old as dinosaurs: Lifeform of the week

All you need to know about sea turtles: as old as the dinosaurs, incredible navigators and natural survivors. But they need you. Learn what to do to help.

Cristina Ortiz

July 9, 2023

Hummingbirds, tiny and colorful: Lifeform of the week

Hummingbirds are tiny, fast and colorful. See some gorgeous photos of these birds and learn more about this fantastic lifeform of the week here.

Cristina Ortiz

June 25, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll passes 37,000

The Turkey-Syria earthquake of February 6, 2023 - a 7.8 magnitude earthquake - has wreaked devastation on the area. Images, links and updates here.

Cristina Ortiz

February 9, 2023

Planetary conjunction photo gallery, spring 2022

View images of the planets lined up in the morning sky from this spring, 2022. The planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter draws the eye.

Cristina Ortiz

Michael Maimone

Armando Caussade

May 1, 2022

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Cristina Ortiz

Cristina Ortiz - based in Granada, Spain - has been an EarthSky editor since 2021. "Since I was a kid," she says, "I could feel that passion for science and communication." Cristina has a master’s degree in translation and interpreting, specializing in science and technology. She has served as a translator, interpreter and proofreader in both science and technology for various media organizations, including Netflix, and for museums and other companies.