A look at some of the scientifically important, fascinating, and beautiful images featured on Astronomy Picture of the Day in 2010.
Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) is originated, written, coordinated, and edited since 1995 by Robert Nemiroff (MTU) and Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) and is a service of ASD at NASA / GSFC & Michigan Tech. U. The APOD archive contains the largest collection of annotated astronomical images on the internet.
This video was created by a fan of APOD (*cough* - that'd be me) and is not affiliated with APOD in any official capacity. All copyrighted images and music used with permission of the respective copyright holders.
~ owlice
Re: APOD Year in Review - 2010
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 1:15 pm
by rstevenson
Thank you!
That's a great selection of APODs. I particularly appreciate your inclusion of a globular cluster as they, for reasons unexamined, appeal to me greatly.
Rob
Re: APOD Year in Review - 2010
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 1:53 pm
by owlice
Thanks, Rob; it was very hard to narrow it down. I like globular clusters, too; they are one of nature's jewel boxes and proof that old is beautiful!
When bystander wakes up, he has some explaining to do; I'm off to sharpen my talons.
Re: APOD Year in Review - 2010
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:31 pm
by Sam
Well done, owlice! Excellent choice of music. I had never heard of that piece [Henning Viola Sonata]. I will definitely look it up. Yay for new music!
Sam
Re: APOD Year in Review - 2010
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:55 pm
by owlice
Thank you, Sam! I'm glad you like the music, and Karl Henning will be even happier that you like it. :- ) That is the only recording of that music that exists, I believe; the sonata was written for the violist in the recording, for that recital. I can put you in touch with Karl if you want more information about the work.
