Space and astronomy news
We’re rapidly approaching Mars, so it’s only appropriate to make that the astrophoto of the day. This image was captured by Kyle Edwards. First, let me draw your attention to the Carnival of Space. This week it’s being held at Space for Commerce. No entry from me this week. I really need to get more …
Today’s astrophoto was captured by RickJ. It’s VdB152, a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. Around the Bad Astronomy/Universe Today forums, we call it the “Star Eating Leech”. First up, Astroprof reviews a device that can help you measure just how light polluted your skies are. Discover Magazine has a great interview with SpaceShipOne designer …
Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadian readers. Mmmm, turkey. Today’s astrophoto is Saturn, captured by Paul F. Campbell. I like this image because it reminds me of what you see when you look through a nice telescope at Saturn. Although, this image has better clarity of the rings and bands on the planet than …
Today’s photo, captured by Chris Schurs, is amazing and difficult. It’s an image of the night sky, focused on Polaris (the North Star). Chris kept his exposure open for a full 6 hours, with the stars making the bright trails that you see. You can see more of Chris’ pictures at schursastrophotography.com Cumbrian Sky celebrates …
Today’s astrophoto was captured by Mike Salway. It’s the Milky Way. Wow. Here’s a new blog that I’m watching: Black Holes and Astro Stuff. In other words, space bloggers are contacting me, and letting me know they exist. And you should do the same. Email me at [email protected]. That way I can help you out …
Hi there, happy equinox tomorrow. Today’s astrophoto was captured by ShevillWMathers. It’s an image of the recent total lunar eclipse – which was clouded out for me. 🙁 First, I’d like to note that the 21st Carnival of Space has gone live over at its original home, Henry Cate’s blog. Henry founded the Carnival of …
Today’s astrophoto is brought to you by Bokmakierie. It’s an image of the Alpine Valley on the Moon. You’ll want to click the image to enlarge it and read the text. Bokmakierie compares this image with one taken by ESA’s SMART-1 at only 6,000 km altitude above the surface. I think this is a really …
I just wanted to give you all another gentle reminder about the Aurigid Meteor Shower, due to light the heavens on September 1st, 2007. Although the shower won’t peak until early tomorrow morning, astrophotographer John Chumack has already captured one on camera, and made a little video of its path through the skies. Now, we …
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Today’s astrophoto for the astrosphere is of Hoag’s Object, captured by RickJ. This is a difficult galaxy to capture with an amateur telescope, so nice work Rick. Sshhhh. Do you hear that? It’s the sound of the Universe. A levitation device? Oh, now that would be cool. There’s a great 6-page article over at Newsweek …
Today’s astrophoto is supplied by forum member andyschlei. It’s a great photo of M13, the great globular cluster in Hercules. The photo was taken using a C-11 telescope, with a total exposure time of 37.5 minutes. You’ve heard about the dust devils on Mars, but they’re actually much larger than even tornadoes here on Earth. …