Title: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on May 23, 2010, 17:07:35 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on May 23, 2010, 17:07:35 PM
Astronomy Picture of the Day
This is a cool pic of the ISS transiting the sun.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100523.html
And the main link is this (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/) one
This is a cool pic of the ISS transiting the sun.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100523.html
And the main link is this (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/) one
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on May 23, 2010, 20:41:17 PM
Post by: Freddy on May 23, 2010, 20:41:17 PM
Very cool, so tiny too really 8)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on May 24, 2010, 13:20:58 PM
Post by: Data on May 24, 2010, 13:20:58 PM
Nice pics :)
I thought it was a sunspot at first too.
I thought it was a sunspot at first too.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on May 24, 2010, 18:05:25 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on May 24, 2010, 18:05:25 PM
on all APOD pics ... click to embiggen
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 01, 2010, 23:34:01 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 01, 2010, 23:34:01 PM
'Mystic Mountain' (in da Gallery) pic is the latest from Hubble.
Res not big enough to do full HD.
2 versions in 'Open' catogory 16:9 and 14.4:9(16:10)
Check out the 1050/1080 catogories in 'Gallery' for more Hubble pics
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/
for the archive
Res not big enough to do full HD.
2 versions in 'Open' catogory 16:9 and 14.4:9(16:10)
Check out the 1050/1080 catogories in 'Gallery' for more Hubble pics
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/
for the archive
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on June 03, 2010, 21:13:04 PM
Post by: Data on June 03, 2010, 21:13:04 PM
You can find a load of quality content on that site when you go digging.
Excellent website :)
Excellent website :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 04, 2010, 20:45:59 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 04, 2010, 20:45:59 PM
Todays APOD (04/06/10) is this one.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100604.html
I like it and will prob make a wallpaper in due course...
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100604.html
I like it and will prob make a wallpaper in due course...
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 05, 2010, 09:34:13 AM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 05, 2010, 09:34:13 AM
Today's (05/06/10) pic is Thor's Helmet and it's in a decent res so wallpaper available in 1050 and 1080.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100605.html
main link
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/
and archive
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100605.html
main link
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/
and archive
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on July 15, 2010, 18:47:48 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on July 15, 2010, 18:47:48 PM
Found this APOD pic in their archive (fairly recent) of a mosaic of the 'blue marble' picture of Earth. Click to embiggen or mouse over to see original.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100713.html
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100713.html
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on July 21, 2010, 19:31:03 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on July 21, 2010, 19:31:03 PM
Some new cool APOD pics
Lightning Over Athens
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100720.html
And this lovely wide field pic which I shall make a wallpaper of at some time...
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100719.html
Lightning Over Athens
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100720.html
And this lovely wide field pic which I shall make a wallpaper of at some time...
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100719.html
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on July 21, 2010, 21:04:58 PM
Post by: Freddy on July 21, 2010, 21:04:58 PM
Amazing pics :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on July 22, 2010, 13:38:17 PM
Post by: Data on July 22, 2010, 13:38:17 PM
Have to agree with Freddy, Amazing pics, I can see why you want to turn the wider field one into a wallpaper, I don't like bright wallpapers, too much on the eyes but that one is perfect.
I guess the mosaic ones are done by a computer or an extremely patient artist. ::)
I guess the mosaic ones are done by a computer or an extremely patient artist. ::)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on August 07, 2010, 14:48:13 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on August 07, 2010, 14:48:13 PM
I like this pic. Not really astro but hey, cool pic
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100803.html
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100803.html
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on August 07, 2010, 15:12:12 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on August 07, 2010, 15:12:12 PM
New pic release from Hubble too.
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/2010/25/image/a/
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/2010/25/image/a/
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on August 23, 2010, 18:57:51 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on August 23, 2010, 18:57:51 PM
Another release from Hubble. Interesting story (http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2010/2010/26/full/) and ok pic.
Not sure of its wallpaper potential. Any comments?
Not sure of its wallpaper potential. Any comments?
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on August 31, 2010, 18:04:30 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on August 31, 2010, 18:04:30 PM
This is a cool APOD cross section (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100831.html) of the Milky Way. It has links to all the objects below the image. Mouse over to lose the anotations.
And a link to the main page that changes every day. APOD (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/)
And a link to the main page that changes every day. APOD (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on September 01, 2010, 12:42:50 PM
Post by: Data on September 01, 2010, 12:42:50 PM
I noticed the picture has changed today to "Earth and Moon from MESSENGER", still a good though.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on September 01, 2010, 17:51:08 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on September 01, 2010, 17:51:08 PM
Ooops, my bad. Forgot to link from the archive section, did the main page that changes every day. Now corrected.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on September 06, 2010, 18:39:54 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on September 06, 2010, 18:39:54 PM
Cool APOD pic today entitled A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
Click here (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100906.html) to view and click the pic on that page for highest res.
BTW the laser is for adaptive/corrective optics. One is software and one is distorting the mirrors, can never remember which way round.
Click here (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100906.html) to view and click the pic on that page for highest res.
BTW the laser is for adaptive/corrective optics. One is software and one is distorting the mirrors, can never remember which way round.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on September 09, 2010, 17:05:36 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on September 09, 2010, 17:05:36 PM
Another cool pic mosaic of 17 degrees of sky called...
Trunk to Bubble (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100909.html)
Mouse over for annotations. If only you could see this stuff with the naked eye.
Trunk to Bubble (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100909.html)
Mouse over for annotations. If only you could see this stuff with the naked eye.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on September 09, 2010, 17:39:23 PM
Post by: Data on September 09, 2010, 17:39:23 PM
That's a nice one, I've set it as my desktop for now.
Need bionic eyes :o
Need bionic eyes :o
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on September 30, 2010, 18:49:53 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on September 30, 2010, 18:49:53 PM
Found this cool APOD pic of a few days ago called Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tidal Tail (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100926.html)
Nice to see gravity in action. There's a smaller galaxy (lower right) that has a jet from its center. Cool.
Nice to see gravity in action. There's a smaller galaxy (lower right) that has a jet from its center. Cool.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on October 20, 2010, 23:29:41 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on October 20, 2010, 23:29:41 PM
Been some cool stuff on APOD (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/). Bookmark it if you haven't already.
Here's some of 'em...
Vista with NGC 2170 (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101015.html)
Venus Just After Sunset (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101020.html)
Clusters, Hartley, and the Heart (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101014.html)
And here (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html) for the archive.
Here's some of 'em...
Vista with NGC 2170 (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101015.html)
Venus Just After Sunset (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101020.html)
Clusters, Hartley, and the Heart (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101014.html)
And here (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html) for the archive.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on October 31, 2010, 12:06:37 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on October 31, 2010, 12:06:37 PM
A ghostly apparition in the sky...
Ghost of the Cepheus Flare (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101030.html)
Happy Halloween.
Ghost of the Cepheus Flare (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101030.html)
Happy Halloween.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on November 20, 2010, 07:52:42 AM
Post by: Snowcrash on November 20, 2010, 07:52:42 AM
This is a collection of galaxies called Stephan's Quintet (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101120.html).
I like.
I like.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on December 04, 2010, 11:38:47 AM
Post by: Snowcrash on December 04, 2010, 11:38:47 AM
Not been posting here for a while. Been busy playing F1 2010 and Gran Turismo.
Some links you may have missed...
A Dark Dune Field in Proctor Crater on Mars (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101122.html)
Flowing Auroras Over Norway (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101124.html)
Flame Nebula Close-Up (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101126.html)
Anticrepuscular Rays Over Colorado (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101128.html)
A Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Over Montana (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101130.html)
Martian Moon Phobos from Mars Express (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101201.html)
What's your fav?
Some links you may have missed...
A Dark Dune Field in Proctor Crater on Mars (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101122.html)
Flowing Auroras Over Norway (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101124.html)
Flame Nebula Close-Up (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101126.html)
Anticrepuscular Rays Over Colorado (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101128.html)
A Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Over Montana (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101130.html)
Martian Moon Phobos from Mars Express (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap101201.html)
What's your fav?
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on December 04, 2010, 11:47:45 AM
Post by: Data on December 04, 2010, 11:47:45 AM
They are all good, but the first one "A Dark Dune Field in Proctor Crater on Mars" is the oddest.
Didn't have a clue what it was until I read about it.
Didn't have a clue what it was until I read about it.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on January 08, 2011, 13:02:29 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on January 08, 2011, 13:02:29 PM
A selection of pics from APOD.
Eclipsing the Sun (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110105.html).
A Green Flash from the Sun (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110104.html).
NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110108.html).
Notice the ISS on the partial eclipse?
Eclipsing the Sun (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110105.html).
A Green Flash from the Sun (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110104.html).
NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110108.html).
Notice the ISS on the partial eclipse?
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: GT40 on January 09, 2011, 15:38:35 PM
Post by: GT40 on January 09, 2011, 15:38:35 PM
Wow the ISS!!! We can't suspect a fake, the site is so serious.
But this is AMAZING! 8)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on January 12, 2011, 20:18:01 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on January 12, 2011, 20:18:01 PM
No fakes here GT40. Real life is far better than fiction if you look hard enough.
The latest selection from APOD.
The Seagull Nebula (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110112.html). Had to put this in as it's the nickname of our local football team.
A Sun Halo Beyond Stockholm (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110110.html).
The Antikythera Mechanism (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110109.html).
This is a cool mechanism that was made by the Greeks and way ahead of it's time.
And now it is rebuilt with lego...
I read an article of this lego version and the guy who built it had to design his own differential gears to get the right ratios, then send plans to lego to get them to make them.
The latest selection from APOD.
The Seagull Nebula (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110112.html). Had to put this in as it's the nickname of our local football team.
A Sun Halo Beyond Stockholm (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110110.html).
The Antikythera Mechanism (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap110109.html).
This is a cool mechanism that was made by the Greeks and way ahead of it's time.
And now it is rebuilt with lego...
I read an article of this lego version and the guy who built it had to design his own differential gears to get the right ratios, then send plans to lego to get them to make them.
Title: Sun 360: STEREO Captures Views of the Entire Sun
Post by: DataBot on February 07, 2011, 16:52:28 PM
Post by: DataBot on February 07, 2011, 16:52:28 PM
Sun 360: STEREO Captures Views of the Entire Sun
Source: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
For the first time, the entire Sun is being imaged all at once.
Source: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on February 17, 2011, 19:21:10 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on February 17, 2011, 19:21:10 PM
Valentine's day X-class flare pic (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110217.html) from APOD.
The North America Nebula in Infrared (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110215.html).
And The Rosette Nebula (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110214.html). I may well do a wallpaper of this one.
The North America Nebula in Infrared (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110215.html).
And The Rosette Nebula (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110214.html). I may well do a wallpaper of this one.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on February 25, 2011, 17:23:35 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on February 25, 2011, 17:23:35 PM
Some of the latest from APOD...
Mammatus Clouds Over Olympic Valley (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110220.html).
Star Size Comparisons (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110222.html). Cool video to show scale of stars.
Milky Way Over Switzerland (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110221.html).
Or go along and chack out their archive (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html).
Mammatus Clouds Over Olympic Valley (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110220.html).
Star Size Comparisons (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110222.html). Cool video to show scale of stars.
Milky Way Over Switzerland (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110221.html).
Or go along and chack out their archive (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html).
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on March 09, 2011, 20:18:08 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on March 09, 2011, 20:18:08 PM
I like these 2
A Solar Prominence Eruption from SDO (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110307.html). Cool video.
The International Space Station (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110309.html) from STS133 new (09/Mar/11)
A Solar Prominence Eruption from SDO (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110307.html). Cool video.
The International Space Station (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110309.html) from STS133 new (09/Mar/11)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on March 16, 2011, 17:58:16 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on March 16, 2011, 17:58:16 PM
Cool animation of the Cassini probe's flyby of Saturn.
Cassini Approaches Saturn (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110315.html)
Anyone know the music? Clue ... haircut.
Cassini Approaches Saturn (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110315.html)
Anyone know the music? Clue ... haircut.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on March 16, 2011, 20:42:49 PM
Post by: Freddy on March 16, 2011, 20:42:49 PM
Very cool 8)
I remember the music from Platoon and they used it in an old game I used to play called Homeworld. Very atmospheric.
I remember the music from Platoon and they used it in an old game I used to play called Homeworld. Very atmospheric.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on March 17, 2011, 11:23:13 AM
Post by: Data on March 17, 2011, 11:23:13 AM
Ive heard the music before and like it, I think it might even be in my music collection but what it is, hmmm :scratch-head: not sure.
Good little vid.
Good little vid.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Diesel on March 17, 2011, 13:17:08 PM
Post by: Diesel on March 17, 2011, 13:17:08 PM
GOT IT :D.
I just knew I had this piece of music, even if I did nearly give myself a Brain Rupture trying to remember it and searching my collection.
It is......
Adagio For Strings by Barber who, apparently, was a bit of a mover and shaker in the music industry a few years back 8).
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: GT40 on March 17, 2011, 16:05:57 PM
Post by: GT40 on March 17, 2011, 16:05:57 PM
Yes, amazing video.
By the way, the music? Written under the video, with a link to Wikipedia. :bounce:
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Diesel on March 17, 2011, 16:23:07 PM
Post by: Diesel on March 17, 2011, 16:23:07 PM
It is indeed, Hell's teeth.
I knew that, ::) :sign-oops:
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on March 17, 2011, 17:34:42 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on March 17, 2011, 17:34:42 PM
I didn't notice it was written under the vid. DOH!
Barber's Adagio for strings of course. Hence my haircut clue.
Also done recently (2000) by William Orbit. Full synth version and short dance version (has a drum beat). These will be what you have Data 'cos I gave you them.
Barber's Adagio for strings of course. Hence my haircut clue.
Also done recently (2000) by William Orbit. Full synth version and short dance version (has a drum beat). These will be what you have Data 'cos I gave you them.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on March 18, 2011, 14:09:55 PM
Post by: Data on March 18, 2011, 14:09:55 PM
This is the one Snowy is talking about, found on Grooveshark, to play it click the little play button next to the name William Orbit.
http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/search?q=barber's%20adagio%20for%20strings%20(f (http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/search?q=barber's%20adagio%20for%20strings%20(f)
http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/search?q=barber's%20adagio%20for%20strings%20(f (http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/search?q=barber's%20adagio%20for%20strings%20(f)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on April 01, 2011, 20:12:12 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on April 01, 2011, 20:12:12 PM
The latest probe to Mercury is now there and sening back pics.
MESSENGER at Mercury (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110331.html).
And a galaxy.
NGC 5584: Expanding the Universe (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110330.html).
MESSENGER at Mercury (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110331.html).
And a galaxy.
NGC 5584: Expanding the Universe (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110330.html).
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on May 22, 2011, 21:44:10 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on May 22, 2011, 21:44:10 PM
I've not posted here for ages. There have been loadsa good pics. Check out the archive (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html) for the full list.
Here are a few of my favorites...
Peculiar Galaxies of Arp 273 (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110421.html)
The Cat's Eye Nebula from Hubble (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110424.html)
The Southern Cliff in the Lagoon (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110511.html)
A Beautiful Trifid (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110513.html)
NGC 253: Close Up (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110519.html)
A Journey Through the Night Sky (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110520.html)
Here are a few of my favorites...
Peculiar Galaxies of Arp 273 (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110421.html)
The Cat's Eye Nebula from Hubble (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110424.html)
The Southern Cliff in the Lagoon (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110511.html)
A Beautiful Trifid (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110513.html)
NGC 253: Close Up (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110519.html)
A Journey Through the Night Sky (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110520.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on May 25, 2011, 17:54:37 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on May 25, 2011, 17:54:37 PM
Cool pic of Endeavour from a training aircraft.
Space Shuttle Rising (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110525.html)
Space Shuttle Rising (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110525.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on May 31, 2011, 22:29:56 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on May 31, 2011, 22:29:56 PM
Bye Bye Spirit.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110530.html
This is the last pic front the Mars rover, Spirit.
Farewell Spirit, you did well. :thumbsup:
I want to see mining robots. I feel it's the only way we'll see manned missions to the Moon and Mars.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110530.html
This is the last pic front the Mars rover, Spirit.
Farewell Spirit, you did well. :thumbsup:
I want to see mining robots. I feel it's the only way we'll see manned missions to the Moon and Mars.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 09, 2011, 18:20:01 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 09, 2011, 18:20:01 PM
What a shot of the shuttle and the ISS.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110608.html
With an explanation of how the shot was taken.
Right click and 'save target as' for hi res shot. (6048 x 4032)
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110608.html
With an explanation of how the shot was taken.
Right click and 'save target as' for hi res shot. (6048 x 4032)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on June 18, 2011, 18:45:12 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on June 18, 2011, 18:45:12 PM
Now that's a very cool image!
I would post a link to one of my favorite APOD images, but I'm still on probation. :)
[edit]Oh, wait! Maybe I can now! http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110511.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110511.html) YAY!!!
(http://www.geekcavecreations.com/images/waveJump.gif)
I would post a link to one of my favorite APOD images, but I'm still on probation. :)
[edit]Oh, wait! Maybe I can now! http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110511.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110511.html) YAY!!!
(http://www.geekcavecreations.com/images/waveJump.gif)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 18, 2011, 20:23:00 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 18, 2011, 20:23:00 PM
I am fairly selective of what I post here. All are good, some more sciencey, some more good pics.
I recommend checking out APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html) every day.
Some recent links...
The Great Carina Nebula (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110609.html).
Eclipsed Moon in the Milky Way (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110617.html).
Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110618.html).
I recommend checking out APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html) every day.
Some recent links...
The Great Carina Nebula (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110609.html).
Eclipsed Moon in the Milky Way (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110617.html).
Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110618.html).
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on June 19, 2011, 00:29:16 AM
Post by: DaveMorton on June 19, 2011, 00:29:16 AM
I've made a Google Gadget for my home page that shows a thumb of the current APOD image, along with the description for the page. APOD has been on my "MUST visit" list for a number of years now.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on August 31, 2011, 21:56:24 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on August 31, 2011, 21:56:24 PM
There have been some good pics in APOD recently inc. the one I made the latest wallpaper from.
This is todays (31st Aug) and is a roll cloud. I have seen this before over Brighton but no where near this big.
Made me go wow. Link here (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110831.html). This one is in Wisconsin.
This is todays (31st Aug) and is a roll cloud. I have seen this before over Brighton but no where near this big.
Made me go wow. Link here (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110831.html). This one is in Wisconsin.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on September 08, 2011, 18:29:41 PM
Post by: Data on September 08, 2011, 18:29:41 PM
Wow indeed, scary too :o
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on September 08, 2011, 18:34:43 PM
Post by: Freddy on September 08, 2011, 18:34:43 PM
Wish I had seen that in real life, amazing 8)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on October 28, 2011, 18:19:11 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on October 28, 2011, 18:19:11 PM
Cool aurora pic in APOD today.
Click the image for hi res version. I will prob wallpaper this pic soon.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111028.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111028.html)
Click the image for hi res version. I will prob wallpaper this pic soon.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111028.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111028.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on November 23, 2011, 18:04:54 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on November 23, 2011, 18:04:54 PM
Found this cool time lapse video taken from the ISS on APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111121.html).
Video is on Vimeo so here's the HD link...
Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS (http://vimeo.com/32001208)
Video is on Vimeo so here's the HD link...
Earth | Time Lapse View from Space, Fly Over | NASA, ISS (http://vimeo.com/32001208)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on November 23, 2011, 18:18:05 PM
Post by: Freddy on November 23, 2011, 18:18:05 PM
Thanks, that was great 8)
Looks so nice from up there.
Looks so nice from up there.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on November 23, 2011, 19:24:42 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on November 23, 2011, 19:24:42 PM
I agree with Freddy. Great stuff, Snowy! Thank you! :)
I tried to identify the places the ISS was passing over by the patterns of the city lights, but I was only able to positively identify Egypt in a couple of scenes. Anyone recognize any other places?
I tried to identify the places the ISS was passing over by the patterns of the city lights, but I was only able to positively identify Egypt in a couple of scenes. Anyone recognize any other places?
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Diesel on November 23, 2011, 20:34:33 PM
Post by: Diesel on November 23, 2011, 20:34:33 PM
Enjoyed that, thanks Snowy, pretty sure I saw Italy around 02:10.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on November 23, 2011, 21:34:35 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on November 23, 2011, 21:34:35 PM
If I knew what the "real time" indexes were for the video (and the playback speed), I could write a script in Celestia to mimic the view, and then run the script slower, to pick out more geography. :)
(actually, that sounds like a neat sort of challenge. Hmmm...)
(actually, that sounds like a neat sort of challenge. Hmmm...)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Diesel on November 23, 2011, 21:37:48 PM
Post by: Diesel on November 23, 2011, 21:37:48 PM
I'm sure your probably right Dave, what ever you just said. :scratch-head:
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on November 23, 2011, 22:03:49 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on November 23, 2011, 22:03:49 PM
Well, according to the website, that footage was shot between August and October. If I knew the exact times each scene was taken at, I cuold duplicate that footage in a program called Celestia (http://www.shatters.net/celestia) by writing a script that causes the program's "camera" to be centered from the ISS, and capture it's motion relative to the... I'm getting a wee bit too technical, aren't I? Oops?
Suffice it to say that it would be rather cool. :) I may just do a video of it without the time indexes, if/when I ever get both FRAPS and Celestia installed. :)
Suffice it to say that it would be rather cool. :) I may just do a video of it without the time indexes, if/when I ever get both FRAPS and Celestia installed. :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Diesel on November 23, 2011, 22:10:41 PM
Post by: Diesel on November 23, 2011, 22:10:41 PM
Yes, of course, stupid me, but I still say I saw Italy. :P
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on November 23, 2011, 22:23:05 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on November 23, 2011, 22:23:05 PM
I just like da pritty pictures. :hmm:
Sounds like far too much effort, Dave.
I've watched it twice now and think I saw Italy as well. Judging by the aurora, there's prob Canada, Russia and China in there somewhere.
Sounds like far too much effort, Dave.
I've watched it twice now and think I saw Italy as well. Judging by the aurora, there's prob Canada, Russia and China in there somewhere.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on March 17, 2012, 16:59:54 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on March 17, 2012, 16:59:54 PM
Found a good scale animation/ zoomable thing on APOD.
There's still alot of room at the bottom.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120312.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120312.html)
There's still alot of room at the bottom.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120312.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120312.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on March 17, 2012, 17:32:40 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on March 17, 2012, 17:32:40 PM
I saw that page last night, and played with it for over an hour. There's a lot of info on all of the various things shown that you can read by clicking on whatever interests you. Granted, the information seems to be geared for a younger audience, but it's still interesting. :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on April 19, 2012, 07:30:37 AM
Post by: Snowcrash on April 19, 2012, 07:30:37 AM
Found this on APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120411.html). I have never seen geostationary satellites.
Look out for a chain of non moving 'stars' from about 3/4 of the way to top left to the center of the pic and beyond. They come and go but stay in the same position.
Look out for a chain of non moving 'stars' from about 3/4 of the way to top left to the center of the pic and beyond. They come and go but stay in the same position.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on November 14, 2012, 17:09:54 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on November 14, 2012, 17:09:54 PM
Found this little vid on APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121114.html).
Called Our Story in One Minute.
Our Story in 1 Minute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSt9tm3RoUU#ws)
Called Our Story in One Minute.
Our Story in 1 Minute (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSt9tm3RoUU#ws)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on November 14, 2012, 23:52:11 PM
Post by: Data on November 14, 2012, 23:52:11 PM
:tick: Good vid Snowy, and I believe it too :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on November 15, 2012, 00:11:41 AM
Post by: DaveMorton on November 15, 2012, 00:11:41 AM
Except for the "one minute" part. They missed by almost 28 seconds, not counting the credits. :P
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on November 15, 2012, 12:29:01 PM
Post by: Freddy on November 15, 2012, 12:29:01 PM
Was that the big bang at the beginning ? I thought that was in doubt these days ? Last time I saw anything they were talking about inflation theory and stuff like dat..
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on November 27, 2012, 17:25:35 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on November 27, 2012, 17:25:35 PM
Found this cool image of trees on Mars. Well not really but they do look like it.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121125.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121125.html)
Notice left of center there is a dust plume where a landslide was occuring whilst this shot was being taken.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121125.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121125.html)
Notice left of center there is a dust plume where a landslide was occuring whilst this shot was being taken.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on December 14, 2012, 18:10:05 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on December 14, 2012, 18:10:05 PM
Seeing as Legion is beating me to all the news articles, I'll just keep the good pictures rolling in.
Found this one on APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121214.html). An eclipse using a 180deg fisheye lens. Cool.
Found this one on APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121214.html). An eclipse using a 180deg fisheye lens. Cool.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on December 14, 2012, 19:17:25 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on December 14, 2012, 19:17:25 PM
Very cool, Snowy! I really like that one. :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on February 27, 2013, 17:54:36 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on February 27, 2013, 17:54:36 PM
I have never seen clouds anywhere near looking like this. APOD. (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130227.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DD1975 on February 27, 2013, 18:11:50 PM
Post by: DD1975 on February 27, 2013, 18:11:50 PM
WOW!
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on March 11, 2013, 20:12:05 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on March 11, 2013, 20:12:05 PM
Not sure how this is astronomy but it's a cool pic none the less. APOD. (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130311.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DD1975 on March 11, 2013, 21:36:20 PM
Post by: DD1975 on March 11, 2013, 21:36:20 PM
Very cool picture :D
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on March 28, 2013, 21:34:34 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on March 28, 2013, 21:34:34 PM
And another one, from the 15th:
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130315.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130315.html)
The APOD Metro App (http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/en-US/app/astronomy-picture-of-the-day/f72b49cb-ed6c-4ebf-96fd-67c846dcafd5) is proving to be quite useful. :)
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130315.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130315.html)
The APOD Metro App (http://apps.microsoft.com/webpdp/en-US/app/astronomy-picture-of-the-day/f72b49cb-ed6c-4ebf-96fd-67c846dcafd5) is proving to be quite useful. :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Diesel on March 28, 2013, 23:26:21 PM
Post by: Diesel on March 28, 2013, 23:26:21 PM
Cool. :)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on January 27, 2014, 06:50:52 AM
Post by: Snowcrash on January 27, 2014, 06:50:52 AM
Opportunity has been on Mars for 10 years. This pic released through APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html).
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140125.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140125.html)
They need to send someone up to clean the poor thing.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140125.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140125.html)
They need to send someone up to clean the poor thing.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on January 27, 2014, 11:48:05 AM
Post by: Freddy on January 27, 2014, 11:48:05 AM
Very interesting to see how that dirt has built up 8)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on January 28, 2014, 00:44:33 AM
Post by: DaveMorton on January 28, 2014, 00:44:33 AM
And I thought my car was dirty! :o :D
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 13, 2014, 17:47:02 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 13, 2014, 17:47:02 PM
Found this funny star guide on APOD (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140609.html) the other day.
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on June 23, 2014, 17:35:28 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on June 23, 2014, 17:35:28 PM
Go get those pesky aliens. 4 lasers should do it...
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140623.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140623.html)
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140623.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140623.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Data on June 23, 2014, 17:53:34 PM
Post by: Data on June 23, 2014, 17:53:34 PM
Hehe, very cool, however I think they might be set to stun. ;D
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Snowcrash on July 08, 2014, 18:24:54 PM
Post by: Snowcrash on July 08, 2014, 18:24:54 PM
Cool cloud colours.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140708.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140708.html)
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140708.html (http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140708.html)
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: DaveMorton on July 08, 2014, 18:33:05 PM
Post by: DaveMorton on July 08, 2014, 18:33:05 PM
That's very cool, Snowy! Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: APOD
Post by: Freddy on July 08, 2014, 18:34:48 PM
Post by: Freddy on July 08, 2014, 18:34:48 PM
Very nice 8)