Starship Asterisk*

Yeah, meteor strikes seem to explode outward, the picture on the link seems pretty clean, which leads me to believe it came from below.

Or Aliens!!!

Anyone have any thoughts on this?? Odd they would try to draw comparisons to the 1908 blasts...................

http://news.msn.com/offbeat/more-myster ... ria-region

The name "Andromeda" is such a pretty name and when you see the galaxy, one understands why. I found today's picture very informative for novices like myself.

Ann wrote:

CURRAHEE CHRIS wrote:Pretty cool- the picture looked like it has a 3D element on my screen. When they say it could be seen in 1054 does that mean the supernova event could be seen here on earth in 1054?? ie with the naked eye??

Certainly. There were no telescopes back then, you know!

Ann

Touche

Pretty cool- the picture looked like it has a 3D element on my screen. When they say it could be seen in 1054 does that mean the supernova event could be seen here on earth in 1054?? ie with the naked eye??

AWESOME!!! \M/ \M/

The Mars expedition photos are my favorites as a group of APODS.

I saw the same thing walking my dog tuesday morning but it wasnt nearly as pretty.

For some reason, today's picture reminds me of the beginning of the Doctor Who intro music from the 70's and 80's..........

Congratulations APOD!!! Great milestone achieved. I have learned probably 95% of what I know of Astronomy from this website. I was really happy when my 8 year old son said yesterday "Dad, Id like to learn more about astronomy!!" Perhaps a future Gallileo

"Are your retinas burning?" for some reason that question cracked me up.

That was comical and very enjoyable. Great way to start out a monday.

APOD Robot wrote:...... Storm watchers are seen studying, imaging, and ultimately running from the ..............

Sometimes its better to flee and fight another day

Wow, a kilometer wide- that is pretty intense. Cant say Id have been standing around too terribly long.

Ann wrote:Oh, that is a lovely image! So colorful and beautiful! The Milky Way looks splendid, the meteors add a lot of energy, and the Earthly background is sure beautiful, too.

What a great APOD!

Ann

Agreed!!! Just amazing!!!

That blue at the southern pole is very pretty.

What are scientists saying about the two rather distinct, more or less parallel "game trails" leading away from the rover's location toward Mt. Remarkable's summit? Good question- to add to that- anyone have any idea/theory as to why there is a swath of what appears to be sand running par...

Easily one of my favorites for 2014. Very beautiful

Anthony Barreiro wrote:

CURRAHEE CHRIS wrote:Looks like I need to mark my calendar for the event in October!!

Yes. And also mark your calendar for August 21, 2017.

Will do my friend though it appears as if the route of that eclipse is south of my location....am I reading that incorrectly???

Looks like I need to mark my calendar for the event in October!!

Im thinking it's a Scottie

And with it glowing that funky green color it's probably been hanging around Three Mile Island here in my neck of the woods a little too long!! Lol

That was a really nice video. I like when they mix it up and put videos on there.

My time lapse video would have showed cloud covers rolling in aroung 8 pm and not receeding till 10 am the next day!!! GRRRRR

Seriously, as the article reads, I only thought it was Superman related fiction

http://www.nbcnews.com/#/science/enviro ... nia-n86101

ta152h0 wrote: So the far end of this galaxy takes more than 150000 years longer than the closest end to get here. Hard to wrap your mind around the enormity of this place called the Universe.

Me too- it's mind boggling

APOD Robot wrote: Around 270 BC, the Greek astronomer Aristarchus also measured the duration of lunar eclipses - though probably without the benefit of digital clocks and cameras.

information like that never ceases to amaze me.

Very pretty picture. One of my favorites this year.

Well, what a bummer!!! Went out this am and knew the weather forecast was going to be correct- cloud cover and ugly rain. Took my pooch for an uneventful walk before heading to the gym. Good thing there are still 3 more chances!!