March 19, 2006

Astrophotography

I don't think they get better than these photos by Noel Carboni.   (Thanks to Steve at nutlog for the tip.) 

Posted at 02:17 PM in Astronomy, Photography | | Comments (0)

November 05, 2005

Five QTVRs

Five wonderful QTVR (Quick-time virtual reality) photos, arranged roughly from the smaller,  man-made to the great and natural --

  • General Assembly, United Nations, New York City
  • London, England
  • Elves' Chasm, Grand Canyon
  • Mt. Everest, Nepal
  • Moon

    • Posted at 12:03 PM in Astronomy, Cities | | Comments (0)

    October 16, 2005

    A galaxy far, far away

    Pinwheel Galaxy

    Posted at 07:59 PM in Astronomy | | Comments (1)

    October 12, 2005

    Two star clusters

    A double open cluster. Just beautiful.

    Posted at 12:57 AM in Astronomy | | Comments (0)

    August 30, 2005

    Celestial gem(s)

    The beautiful Albireo, a double star.

    Posted at 07:27 AM in Astronomy | | Comments (0)

    August 28, 2005

    Our Neighborhood

    The beautiful, beautiful Milky Way. (Not to be missed!)

    Posted at 05:22 PM in Astronomy | | Comments (0)

    January 02, 2005

    Gorgeous Planet

    One of the most beautiful sights in the sky!

    Posted at 02:55 PM in Astronomy | | Comments (0)

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