Category Archives: Astronomy

APOD: Waterway to Orbit

By Mr. D | Published: March 26, 2010

(click picture for larger image) The 32nd shuttle mission to the International Space Station, STS-130, left planet Earth on February 8. Its early morning launch to orbit from Kennedy Space Center’s pad 39A followed the long, graceful, eastward arc seen in this 2 minute time exposure. (via APOD)

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Quick links: Terminator trailer, beetle, APOD

By Mr. D | Published: March 4, 2009

I can’t wait for the new Terminator movie. Terminator Salvation Trailer Rhinoceros Beetle – chillaxing on a piece of sugar cane APOD – Saturn’s rings

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Twinkle, twinkle little planet

By Mrs. D | Published: February 25, 2009

Are you a stargazer, captivated by celestial magic? If so, bundle up and head outside within a few hours after sunset to enjoy a winter light show with the planet Venus. On February the 26th and 27th, Venus and the Moon stage a beautiful dance in the evening sky. Venus stands well above the Moon on [...]

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Quick links: Sign hacking, APOD, Before and after

By Mr. D | Published: February 17, 2009

All of today’s quick links are pictures. Enjoy. Sign Hacking – hacking electronic signs has become a popular sport. Could this be the pinnacle? Astronomy Photo of the Day – The Great Carina Nebula Before and after – two photos of the same family, but decades apart Frogress – Yes, he, can!

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Our Not So Quiet Sun

By Mr. D | Published: October 13, 2008

The Sun has entered the quiet period of its 11-year cycle. So far this year, no sunspots have been observed. The solar wind is also at a 50 year low. The Boston Globe contains 21 amazing pictures of the sun in not so quiet times. [Boston Globe]

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