Astronomy picture of the day...

daBunnyWendy7 · Post by **daBunnyWendy7** » Fri May 08, 2009 10:37 am

Wow, comets! Sounds lovely! Don't drink too much coffee! Your hands won't be steady when you take photos!!! LOL!:wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Fri May 08, 2009 10:42 am

Kathy Ellen;1185192 wrote: Thank you Wendy...I will.

I love astronomy. Very often I will drive my car up to the beach in my jammies with a big mug of coffee and look for comets with my fishermen neighbors:-6

You must see loads of them in August. That's when we see them at the beach.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 16, 2009 10:11 am

May 16, 2009 Atlantis and Hubble side by side moving across the sun...

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 16, 2009 10:16 am

The hubble telescope is being fixed inside of the Atlantis Space Shuttle right now and should be working well until 2014.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 16, 2009 10:30 am

Top ten pictures video taken by the Hubble Telescope...

Top 10 pictures taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Video-

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:30 pm

What does the Pisces stars look like? the ones that form the astrological sign? I know Leo as we see that all summer long.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:44 pm

I love waiting for our Internationa Space Station to fly by. I just sit out in my backyard and watch it fly by with such grace and elegance. It is a beautiful sight to see.

I honestly feel blessed to be able to see this magnificent sight in my lifetime:-6

Here is a picture of the Discovery shuttle docked with the ISS.... Please click on the pic. It's a beautiful sight to see.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:50 pm

Kathy Ellen;1193426 wrote: I love waiting for our Internationa Space Station to fly by. I just sit out in my backyard and watch it fly by with such grace and elegance. It is a beautiful sight to see.

I honestly feel blessed to be able to see this magnificent sight in my lifetime:-6

Here is a picture of the Discovery shuttle docked with the ISS.... Please click on the pic. It's a beautiful sight to see.

Thats the advantage you have KE...we have too many lights up here to see these things...you have the dark ocean in your background...we've seen loads of flying stars at the beach...you have to be on the beach:wah:...actually my neighbors saw one the other night.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat May 23, 2009 7:55 pm

Amazing shot of the Space Station.. :-6

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:09 pm

Looks like the astronauts will be spending another day in space...not very happy:-5

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:15 pm

Here ya go Ducky....

~PISCES~

The Fishes

Febuary 20 to March 20 Traditional

Pisces Traits

Imaginative and sensitive

Compassionate and kind

Selfless and unworldly

Intuitive and sympathetic

On the dark side....

Escapist and idealistic

Secretive and vague

Weak-willed and easily led

Pisces Constellation Pictures Halak csillagkÃ©p Photos Images

YouTube - The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:21 pm

Kathy Ellen;1193434 wrote: Here ya go Ducky....

~PISCES~

The Fishes

Febuary 20 to March 20 Traditional

Pisces Traits

Imaginative and sensitive

Compassionate and kind

Selfless and unworldly

Intuitive and sympathetic

On the dark side....

Escapist and idealistic

Secretive and vague

Weak-willed and easily led

Pisces Constellation Pictures Halak csillagkÃ©p Photos Images

YouTube - The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In

Cool..I did see the Pisces one. Thanks babe. I wouldnt had a clue where to look, but I do follow the astrology signs. Right now Laura who is a Sagitarius is involved with a Virgo...she was dating a Taurus but found him to be a bit controlling so she dumped him:guitarist..Laura likes to treated as a Queen and it's the truth:wah:. Hopefully, this new boyfriend will be more accomadating.:wah:....I'll tell you the rest tomorrow.:sneaky:

Post by **Sunshine** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:47 pm

The ten from the Hubble are awesome. Thanks for posting that site. Incredible what is out there that we can't see.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat May 23, 2009 8:57 pm

Sunshine;1193445 wrote: The ten from the Hubble are awesome. Thanks for posting that site. Incredible what is out there that we can't see.

I think I would like to get one of those telescopes this summer to see what Kathy ellen sees.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon May 25, 2009 3:57 am

May 29, 2009 "Hubble floats free"

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Mon May 25, 2009 4:50 am

Wow, that is cool!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 30, 2009 4:39 pm

May 30, 2009 "Moon in the Mullica River"

This area is a short drive from where I live in the southern part of Noo Joisey called the Pine Barrens. You can see Mars and Venus to the right of the moon....beautiful...:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat May 30, 2009 4:41 pm

Kathy Ellen;1197060 wrote: May 30, 2009 "Moon in the Mullica River"

This area is a short drive from where I live in the southern part of Noo Joisey called the Pine Barrens. You can see Mars and Venus to the right of the moon....beautiful...:-6

wow, that's awesome!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat May 30, 2009 5:17 pm

Thanks Odie....It is a gorgeous area of Noo Joisey:-6

daBunnyWendy7 · Post by **daBunnyWendy7** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:43 pm

What a gorgeous photo!!! Thanks!!!:)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:02 pm

June 1st, 2009 "Picture of soft ground on Mars taken by the Spirit rover."

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:04 pm

Spirit Rover....

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:08 pm

Kathy Ellen;1201968 wrote: Spirit Rover....

is that johny 5 from short circuit

:D

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:23 pm

This is a picture of a tool box that an astronaut, Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper Stefanyshyn-Piper, lost during a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station in November of 2008.

The video below shows the tool bag orbiting the earth.

Lost astronaut tool bag caught on video as it orbits Earth--watch here

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:27 pm

Wow, the things you leave behind!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:40 pm

June 11, 2009 "Clouds above the Pyrenee"

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:44 pm

Fantasy view of looking at the Milky Way by photographer Larry Landolfi...

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:26 pm

Dunhuang Star Atlas June 19, 2009.....click on art work picture to enlarge....

Explanation: This ancient Chinese map of planet Earth's northern sky is part of the Dunhuang Star Atlas, one of the most impressive documents in the history of astronomy. The oldest complete star atlas known, it dates to the years 649 to 684, discovered at the Silk Road town of Dunhuang in 1907. A recent analysis that examines the accuracy and projections used to make it notes the atlas marks positions of over 1,300 stars and outlines 257 Chinese star groups or asterisms. The star positions in the hand drawn atlas were found to be accurate to within a few degrees. In this example showing the north polar region, a very recognizable Big Dipper, part of the modern constellation Ursa Major, lies along the bottom of the chart. An additional 12 charts depict equatorial regions in 30 degree sections and also include a grouping resembling the modern constellation Orion. The atlas is on display at the British Library in London to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:28 pm

"Seaside Moon Mirage in Nice, France" June 20, 2009

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:21 pm

Do you want astronomy or astology

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:23 pm

nvalleyvee;1206334 wrote: Do you want astronomy or astrology I'll do astrololgy

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:52 pm

nvalleyvee;1206334 wrote: Do you want astronomy or astology

Say what NV:-6??

Do you want to read my sign....I'm not a believer of astrology, but do find it very interesting and try to keep an open mind. I've had some friends who have readings done for them and so many things come true

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:11 pm

Thank you so much for those very gorgeous pictures! Astounding!

You can do a natal chart free on yourself. I could do one for you if you gave me your birth date, place and time of day. You could PM it to me.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 10:55 pm

Wow! We can see the stars in all thier glory over here. No lights to close them out.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:28 am

Kathy Ellen;1174747 wrote: SUNDOGS AND DONKEY SHADOWS: The next time you're out walking on a sunny day and you meet a donkey, duck into its shadow. It's a great place to find rings around the sun:

Great pic! :-6

This is called a sun halo. It's caused by ice crystals high up in the atmosphere which scatter sunlight. :-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:45 pm

Kathy Ellen;1201968 wrote: Spirit Rover....

that is a stunning picture Kathy!:guitarist:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:45 am

Volcanic eruptions photographed from the ISS....

VOLCANIC VISTAS: On June 12th, astronauts onboard the International Space Station watched in amazement as Russia's Sarychev Peak volcano erupted directly beneath their spacecraft. The rare photo they took is a must-see. An enormous sulfur dioxide plume from the eruption is now circumnavigating the globe at northern latitudes, producing spectacular sunsets for international air travelers. Today's edition of http://spaceweather.com features 3D photos of the eruption from space, satellite movies of the sulfur dioxide plume, and a Mars-like view of the volcanic cloud over the Canadian Arctic.

Here is a picture of the explosion...There's also a really cool 3D pic, but it was too large to post....

minks · Post by **minks** » Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:49 am

kathy ellen;1209677 wrote: volcanic eruptions photographed from the iss....

volcanic vistas: On june 12th, astronauts onboard the international space station watched in amazement as russia's sarychev peak volcano erupted directly beneath their spacecraft. The rare photo they took is a must-see. An enormous sulfur dioxide plume from the eruption is now circumnavigating the globe at northern latitudes, producing spectacular sunsets for international air travelers. Today's edition of http://spaceweather.com features 3d photos of the eruption from space, satellite movies of the sulfur dioxide plume, and a mars-like view of the volcanic cloud over the canadian arctic.

here is a picture of the explosion...there's also a really cool 3d pic, but it was too large to post....

way cool

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:22 am

Sun over the Parthenon....June 21, 2009

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:26 am

First rocket launched to the moon last week, June 22, 2009, in 10 years.

Explanation: This rocket is headed for the Moon. Pictured above, a huge Altas V rocket roared off the launch pad last week to start NASA's first missions to Earth's Moon in 10 years. The rocket is carrying two robotic spacecraft. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is scheduled to orbit and better map the Moon, search for buried and hidden ice, and return many high resolution images. Some images will be below one-meter in resolution and include images of historic Apollo landing sites.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:41 pm

Mount Rushmore's starry night: July 4th, 2009

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:53 pm

Gorgeous, Kathy!!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 8:23 pm

stunning Kathy!:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:19 am

Erupting volcano in Indonesia July 13, 2009

Erupting Volcano Anak Krakatau

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:33 am

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:36 am

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:00 am

Kathy Ellen;1217336 wrote:

oh this one is perrrrrrrfect!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:54 pm

"From the Earth to the Moon" July 20,2009

Credit: Apollo 11, NASA Explanation: After the most famous voyage of modern times, it was time to go home. After proving that humanity has the ability to go beyond the confines of planet Earth, the first humans to walk on another world -- Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin -- flew the ascent stage of their Lunar Module back to meet Michael Collins in the moon-orbiting Command and Service Module. Pictured above on 1969 July 21, the ascending spaceship was captured by Collins making its approach, with the Moon below, and Earth far in the distance. Tomorrow marks the 40th anniversary of the first human moon landing. Recently, NASA's moon-orbiting Lunar ReconnaissanceOrbiter sent back the first pictures of most of the Apollo landing sites -- including Apollo 11 -- with enough resolution to see the Lunar Module descent stages left behind.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:57 pm

hard to believe......40 years ago today..........first man on the moon!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:16 pm

Odie;1218924 wrote: hard to believe......40 years ago today..........first man on the moon!

Indeed it is Odie...and so hard to believe that many people don't believe that we have landed men on the moon