Tag Archives: Milky Way
Earth And Sky Photo Contest 2012
“The winners and notable photos of the third International Earth and Sky Photo Contest, (twanight.org/contest), a program by The World at Night (TWAN) in collaboration with the Global Astronomy Month (astrowb.org) and the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO). The contest … Continue reading
Galaxy Collisions: Simulation vs Observations
“What happens when two galaxies collide? Although it may take over a billion years, such titanic clashes are quite common. Since galaxies are mostly empty space, no internal stars are likely to themselves collide. Rather the gravitation of each galaxy will distort or destroy the … Continue reading
Galaxy Size Comparison Chart
Just how big is our galaxy, the Milky Way, compared to others? Not very, actually. Above is a galaxy size comparison chart (by Rhys Taylor), showing, to the same scale, a selection of galaxies that we know about. It’s a … Continue reading
Namibian Nights
“Namibia has some of the darkest nights visible from any continent. It is therefore home to some of the more spectacular skyscapes, a few of which have been captured in the above time-lapse video. Visible at the movie start are unusual quiver trees perched before … Continue reading
Space 2012
2012 has seen a plethora of science pictures of and from space, and they are truly jaw dropping. Starting with the BBC, they have a few images of 2012 as seen from space. These include the capsized cruise ship Costa … Continue reading
Island In The Sky
Island in the Sky is an amazingly beautiful time lapse video. Shot and created by Christoph Malin over the course of 1.5 years, this powerful yet serene video truly captures the beauty of the volcano island of La Palma. I posted … Continue reading
Science Saved My Soul
Beautiful piece, talking about the wonder of science versus the oddness (I’m being polite here) of religion. Remember, we are all star dust. Science saved my soul. Onwards!
Milky Way Over Piton de l’Eau
“Sometimes, if you wait long enough for a clear and moonless night, the stars will come out with a vengeance. One such occasion occurred earlier this month at the Piton de l’Eau on Reunion Island. In the foreground, surrounded by bushes … Continue reading
The Light of Stars
I love time lapse videos, and here’s another beautiful one by Daniel López. Explanation from APOD: “What’s moving? Time lapse videos of the sky can be quite spectacular when they last long enough for stars, planets, aurora, and clouds to appear to move in … Continue reading
Night Motion Timelapse: Outer Banks
Beautiful night motion time lapse video of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, by Daniel Dragon Films. There are some truly stunning shots of the Milky Way here, coupled with specific landmarks. The lighthouse shot is particularly impressive. The music … Continue reading
