Chrissy Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I have only just found this thread too. I want to go to Iceland! http://apod.nasa.gov...d/ap120321.html You and me both! Aren't the photos just wonderful? Quote
Inver Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Just been outside to view the sky as prompted by Nollaig Saw this combo..... http://earthsky.org/tonight/venus-farthest-from-sun-on-skys-dome-on-march-27-2012 Very clear and venus very sparkly in the sky. Quote
Inver Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Moon and Venus from my back garden tonight....not a great photo, but I know what I saw...lol. Quote
Chrissy Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Not sure whether to post this in here or the Haiku thread! I suggest youu click on 'Sisters' to get the full impact, and then click 'Celebrate' for a really cool piece of footage. Quote
Timstar Posted April 7, 2012 Posted April 7, 2012 Some really great pictures here! I've always liked this from the opening credits of 2001: A Space Odyssey http://www.2001aspaceodyssey.org/BigImages/Sun_Earth_Moon.jpg Quote
Chrissy Posted April 23, 2012 Posted April 23, 2012 How can I resist throwing a pic up here, when some of it's components are known as Blobs? Here are Space Blobs! The notes that appear with this shot taken by the Hubble Telescope say this... Explanation: No, they are not alive -- but they are dying. The unusual blobs found in the Carina nebula, some of which are seen floating on the upper right, might best be described as . Energetic light and winds from nearby stars are breaking apart the dark dust grains that make the iconic forms opaque. Ironically the blobs, otherwise known as dark molecular clouds, frequently create in their midst the very stars that later destroy them. It's hard to believe that these are photographs and not an illustration from a Science Fiction story. Ain't the universe wonderful? Quote
poppy Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 It certainly is Chrissy So much we can't see and don't even know exists and so incredibly, awesomely beautiful (excuse the superlatives ) Quote
Chrissy Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 I am astounded by some of the photographs as I look at them and think "That's actually out there!" There are not enough words to describe just how cool that is. Quote
Inver Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 Anyone else got a nice clear sky tonight....Venus is very bright up here tonight again. Quote
chaliepud Posted April 28, 2012 Posted April 28, 2012 Clear sky, what exactly is that? Not seen one for weeks here!!! Quote
poppy Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 There was a supermoon on Saturday night. (where the moon is unusually near the closest point in its orbit to Earth) Thought this was a pretty cool photo http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120505.html Quote
Chrissy Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Moon Meets Jupiter. What a photo! NASA must know that Raven's been around! Quote
muggle not Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 You all are posting some amazingly beautiful photos. And for some to think that we are the only living things in the Universe. Quote
Raven Posted July 23, 2012 Author Posted July 23, 2012 Lightning Captured at 7,207 Images per Second. Cool! Quote
Timstar Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 Lightning Captured at 7,207 Images per Second. Cool! Very cool!! Quote
Chrissy Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 Oh yes, that's what I call a lightning strike! Quote
Raven Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 Perseid meteor shower this weekend, take a look at the sky if you are out after dark! Quote
Chrissy Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 I had a sudden image in my mind of the character Martin in the Simpsons, when seeking votes for class president. "Keep watching the skies!". Thanks Mr Raven sir, I will look out for the shower. Quote
Raven Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 Saw three, of varying strengths over a 15 minute period tonight. Should be a better show as the weekend goes on! Quote
Chrissy Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 It was all a'clouded over down my way last night, so I saw nothing. I did spread the word though. Quote
Raven Posted August 12, 2012 Author Posted August 12, 2012 I saw a couple between broken cloud; it wasn't anywhere near as clear as Friday. Quote
Chrissy Posted August 26, 2012 Posted August 26, 2012 Strange that you should post that in here Steve, as that's why I popped in. If I may, I quote his family's request, “For those who may ask what they can do to honor Neil, we have a simple request. Honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink.” What a lovely request. Rest In Peace Neil Armstrong. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.