Astronomy picture of the day...

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:03 pm

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

YIPPEE!!!:-6

Gorgeous photos, KE. Thanks.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:10 pm

Zapata;1218962 wrote: YIPPEE!!!:-6

Gorgeous photos, KE. Thanks.

cool eh?

hard to believe it was that long ago!:guitarist:guitarist

Post by **Sunshine** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:28 pm

Kathy Ellen;1217333 wrote: Erupting volcano in Indonesia July 13, 2009

Erupting Volcano Anak Krakatau

Just beautiful Kathy.

I read up on it a bit and found that it is called Anak Krakatau, Child of Krakatau

, as you said. In 1883, Krakatoa, according to official records, erupted and 165 villages and towns were destroyed and 132 seriously damaged, at least 36,417 (official toll) people died, and many thousands were injured by the eruption, mostly from the tsunamis that followed the explosion. The eruption destroyed two-thirds of the island of Krakatoa.

Eruptions at the volcano since 1927 have built a new island in the same location, named Anak Krakatau (Indonesian: "Child of Krakatoa"). This island currently has a radius of roughly 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) and a high point around 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level, growing 5 metres (16 ft) each year.

Love the photos you find. Just facinating. Thanks for sharing. :-4

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:01 pm

Hello Odie, Zap and Sunshine:-4

Thank you so much for posting in my thread. I'm so happy that you love these pictures.

I love astronomy...anything to do with earth and sky....

NASA is an amazing site that gives me lots of info about daily sky events...

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:19 pm

Kathy Ellen;1218980 wrote: Hello Odie, Zap and Sunshine:-4

Thank you so much for posting in my thread. I'm so happy that you love these pictures.

I love astronomy...anything to do with earth and sky....

NASA is an amazing site that gives me lots of info about daily sky events...

the pictures you find are just magnificent!:guitarist:guitarist

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:43 pm

Kathy Ellen;1218929 wrote: Indeed it is Odie...and so hard to believe that many people don't believe that we have landed men on the moon

incredible what we have accomplished!:guitarist:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:26 am

Milky Way over Devil's Tower...

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:31 am

The Eagle Rises.....

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:36 am

Ah, I missed the photo of the day. School is almost here, and I love showing them!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:40 am

Kathy Ellen;1227274 wrote: The Eagle Rises.....

just amazing how the eagle looks close up!

thank you!

Oops · Post by **Oops** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:44 am

These photographs are incredible! :-4

Im off to page 1 to look at them all!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Aug 08, 2009 9:55 am

Odie;1227284 wrote: just amazing how the eagle looks close up!

thank you!

And people think that we haven't landed man on the moon

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:17 pm

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12th, 2009 | Supporting IYA 2009 The International Year of Astronomy

almostfamous · Post by **almostfamous** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:55 pm

Awesome thread... I had to sign up on NASA. Thanks Kathy.. and everyone else

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:56 pm

Kathy Ellen;1227304 wrote: And people think that we haven't landed man on the moon

that's just ignorance.

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:11 am

thanks for posting those Kathy. Some really awesome shots there. I am hoping to be able to wake up to see the meteor shower too. I have a great view of the northeast from my house.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:07 am

Hi Oops, Sunshine, Odie and AF....:-6Happy that you like the pics. I love looking at the sky and viewing all of its treasures;)

It's too cloudy now and it's hard to see any meteors...Hope tonight is better...

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:42 am

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12th, 2009

Going out in my jammies about 1 AM to watch the showers....Problems is that it's very cloudy the next few days:-5 These are my favorite meteor showers because you can view so many.

Watch the Leonid showers also in November also ....fantastic...

Strong Meteor Shower Expected Tonight - Yahoo! News

What Causes a Meteor Shower? | How to Observe a Meteor Shower

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:52 am

Kathy Ellen;1229096 wrote:

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12th, 2009

Going out in my jammies about 1 AM to watch the showers....Problems is that it's very cloudy the next few days:-5 These are my favorite meteor showers because you can view so many.

Watch the Leonid showers also in November also ....fantastic...

Strong Meteor Shower Expected Tonight - Yahoo! News

What Causes a Meteor Shower? | How to Observe a Meteor Shower

yeah, it is cloudy today but not as humid:wah: will look for it at midnight...thanks for the tip ke

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:52 am

Can't see the Perseids from London - too much light pollution.

Great pics, though!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:08 am

Kathy Ellen;1229073 wrote: Hi Oops, Sunshine, Odie and AF....:-6Happy that you like the pics. I love looking at the sky and viewing all of its treasures;)

It's too cloudy now and it's hard to see any meteors...Hope tonight is better...

I really love the pics you find, to cloudy here also!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:28 pm

Odie;1229177 wrote: I really love the pics you find, to cloudy here also!

I'm so glad you do Odie.

I am so disappointed....we just had a thunderous storm and now the 2nd one will be moving in soon. Every storm that Ducky gets makes its way to the beach here.

So rain, thunder, lightning all tonight ......just as the meteor shower peaks...such a shame.

But I still think we can see them up until the weekend, but of course not as many

~~~~~~~~~~~sigh~~~~~~~~~~~~

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:39 pm

[QUOTE=Kathy Ellen;1229316]I'm so glad you do Odie.

I am so disappointed....we just had a thunderous storm and now the 2nd one will be moving in soon. Every storm that Ducky gets makes its way to the beach here.

So rain, thunder, lightning all tonight ......just as the meteor shower peaks...such a shame.

But I still think we can see them up until the weekend, but of course not as many

~~~~~~~~~~~sigh~~~~~~~~~~~~[/QUOTE

oops!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I think we've all had our share of rain and storms this year.

funny how ducky's goes right to you!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:14 pm

Yes, I know that Ducky secretly sends her storms to me:yh_rotfl The little bugger wants me to suffer along with her so we can worry about the storms together:-6

Ducky lives a bit northwest of me...about 40 miles..... so her storms are usually mine unless they blow more northwards.

Ducky is on call all the time to notify me when to "batten down the hatches.":D:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:25 pm

Kathy Ellen;1229389 wrote: Yes, I know that Ducky secretly sends her storms to me:yh_rotfl The little bugger wants me to suffer along with her so we can worry about the storms together:-6

Ducky lives a bit northwest of me...about 40 miles..... so her storms are usually mine unless they blow more northwards.

Ducky is on call all the time to notify me when to "batten down the hatches.":D:-6

you guys are only 40 miles away and have never met?

its nice to see that she takes care of you.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:10 pm

;)I decided an hour ago to sit outside under the rain soaked sky and peek between the clouds looking for meteors....Naturally, I enjoyed a glass or two of pinot noir and a little, sweet tipper cigar....just a wee one..didn't inhale...but it was ohhhh so delightful....

What a pleasant surprise to realize that an eastern wind, I know it's from Donegal, Ireland, was pushing all the "sea clouds" from the east towards the west, meandering slowly across my beach hut as if they were entertaining me with their delightful antics of animal shapes.

I honestly cannot begin to explain how beautiful this moment was. The gorgeous, billowing clouds just kept marching across the sky for an hour or so. In-between the clouds were planes and helicopters flying eastwards for parts unknown.

What a blessing to sit under such a lovely sky....maybe later, if I'm awake, I'll see a few meteors zipping across the sky like firecrackers...

I'm so blessed to live at the beach:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:59 pm

Kathy Ellen;1229413 wrote: ;)I decided an hour ago to sit outside under the rain soaked sky and peek between the clouds looking for meteors....Naturally, I enjoyed a glass or two of pinot noir and a little, sweet tipper cigar....just a wee one..didn't inhale...but it was ohhhh so delightful....

What a pleasant surprise to realize that an eastern wind, I know it's from Donegal, Ireland, was pushing all the "sea clouds" from the east towards the west, meandering slowly across my beach hut as if they were entertaining me with their delightful antics of animal shapes.

I honestly cannot begin to explain how beautiful this moment was. The gorgeous, billowing clouds just kept marching across the sky for an hour or so. In-between the clouds were planes and helicopters flying eastwards for parts unknown.

What a blessing to sit under such a lovely sky....maybe later, if I'm awake, I'll see a few meteors zipping across the sky like firecrackers...

I'm so blessed to live at the beach:-6

sounds like a night in heaven.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:30 pm

August 14, 2009 "Discovery Space Shuttle and Meteor" over NASA'S Kennedy Space Station.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:46 pm

Kathy Ellen;1230181 wrote: August 14, 2009 "Discovery Space Shuttle and Meteor" over NASA'S Kennedy Space Station.

Kathy, just stunning!

almostfamous · Post by **almostfamous** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:49 am

Kathy Ellen;1229413 wrote: ;)I decided an hour ago to sit outside under the rain soaked sky and peek between the clouds looking for meteors....Naturally, I enjoyed a glass or two of pinot noir and a little, sweet tipper cigar....just a wee one..didn't inhale...but it was ohhhh so delightful....

What a pleasant surprise to realize that an eastern wind, I know it's from Donegal, Ireland, was pushing all the "sea clouds" from the east towards the west, meandering slowly across my beach hut as if they were entertaining me with their delightful antics of animal shapes.

I honestly cannot begin to explain how beautiful this moment was. The gorgeous, billowing clouds just kept marching across the sky for an hour or so. In-between the clouds were planes and helicopters flying eastwards for parts unknown.

What a blessing to sit under such a lovely sky....maybe later, if I'm awake, I'll see a few meteors zipping across the sky like firecrackers...

I'm so blessed to live at the beach:-6

That sounds so nice. Indeed it is nice living at the beach :-4

And speaking of cloud formations, I think it was yesterday (possibly the day before) I was checking out the storm clouds coming in and happened to see what looked JUST LIKE a portion of Stonehenge. I was fascinated and drug mom and dad out to see it

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 5:09 am

"GHOSTBUSTERS" ........full movie...

YouTube - Ghostbusters - Full Movie

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:48 pm

:DFor this Monday morning......An early sky show...Grab your coffee and head out before dawn for the show;)

MONDAY MORNING SKY SHOW: Set your alarm for dawn. On Monday morning, Aug. 17th, Venus and the crescent Moon will gather beautifully close together in the eastern sky. For many observers in North America, the International Space Station (ISS) will make an appearance, too. It's a fantastic way to begin the day. Check http://spaceweather.com for a sky map and ISS flyby predictions.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 2:21 am

August 21, 2009 "The Whale and the Hocky Stick" ....spiral galaxy

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:05 am

"Four cacti and a comet" **images from Space.com**

This image of the Hale-Bopp Comet was captured in Arizona by Astro-scenic photographer, Dennis Young. Astro-scenic photography is the practice of photographing both features of the land and the sky together, as they appear in nature.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:50 am

"Arizona's impact crater" **image taken from Space.com

Impact craters are the most characteristic features of planetary bodies. They are geologic structures formed when a large meteoroid, asteroid or comet smashes into a planet or a satellite. Impact craters range in size from tens of meters in diameter (visible size with the current image resolution) to hundreds or thousands of kilometers. Shown above is the Meteor Crater in the state of Arizona was the first crater to be identified as an impact crater. Between 20,000 to 50,000 years ago, a small asteroid about 80 feet in diameter impacted the Earth and formed the crater. The crater is the best-preserved crater on Earth and measures 1.2 km in diameter. For many years, scientists had denied that there were any impact craters on Earth. The origin of this crater has been a source of controversy for many years. The discovery of fragments of the Canyon Diablo meteorite helps prove that the feature was in fact an impact crater. Click to enlarge.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:13 am

Kathy Ellen;1238102 wrote:

"Four cacti and a comet" **images from Space.com**

This image of the Hale-Bopp Comet was captured in Arizona by Astro-scenic photographer, Dennis Young. Astro-scenic photography is the practice of photographing both features of the land and the sky together, as they appear in nature.

wow, spectular!

The Rob · Post by **The Rob** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:34 pm

Great thread, Kathy Ellen! Now that the missus and I have relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico I'm hoping to join up with an astronomy group soon and learn the sky properly.

luciferjohn · Post by **luciferjohn** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 7:46 pm

some beautiful pics:yh_worshp

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:57 am

October 3rd, 2009 "Faith-Full Moon"

Explanation: Scheduled to illuminate the landscape throughout the night tomorrow, October's bright Full Moon will also be called the Harvest Moon. Traditionally, the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox. But in this vacation snapshot, the Full Moon could be called the "Old Faith-Full Moon". Taken on September 4, the picture combines the regularly occurring lunar phase with Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, named for its dependable erruptions. Shining on the well-known geyser's towering pillar from behind, the moonlight creates an eerie halo surrounding convoluted shapes. Faithfully, the Full Moon itself is bright enough to be seen through the dense swirling steam near the top.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:29 am

Kathy Ellen;1248591 wrote: October 3rd, 2009 "Faith-Full Moon"

Explanation: Scheduled to illuminate the landscape throughout the night tomorrow, October's bright Full Moon will also be called the Harvest Moon. Traditionally, the Harvest Moon is the Full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox. But in this vacation snapshot, the Full Moon could be called the "Old Faith-Full Moon". Taken on September 4, the picture combines the regularly occurring lunar phase with Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, named for its dependable erruptions. Shining on the well-known geyser's towering pillar from behind, the moonlight creates an eerie halo surrounding convoluted shapes. Faithfully, the Full Moon itself is bright enough to be seen through the dense swirling steam near the top.

stunning KE, thanks!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:36 am

October 5, 2009 "International Space Station over our Earth"

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:41 am

"Eye of the hurricane Ivan" 2004.... taken from the ISS....

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:07 am

Kathy Ellen;1250562 wrote: "Eye of the hurricane Ivan" 2004.... taken from the ISS....

wow..looks like the movie Armageddon........scary, very scary.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:48 am

October 12, 2009 "Stars over Easter Island"

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:53 am

October 11, 2009 "Starry, starry Night"

daBunnyWendy7 · Post by **daBunnyWendy7** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:09 pm

Thank you for posting such beutiful photographs!!! HUGS Wendy Bunny:)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:18 am

daBunnyWendy7;1251589 wrote: Thank you for posting such beutiful photographs!!! HUGS Wendy Bunny:)

Hugs to you too Wendy. I love beautiful pictures of sea and sky....amazing:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:51 am

Kathy Ellen;1251231 wrote: October 12, 2009 "Stars over Easter Island"

that's a stunning sky, thanks again for sharing.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:31 pm

Kathy Ellen;1251233 wrote: October 11, 2009 "Starry, starry Night"

I read somewhere that 'they' can now tell the exact date on which this painting was painted, due to the configuration of stars in the sky!

I was amazed! Sadly, I read this article a couple of years ago and, despite a quick google :sneaky:, I cannot find a reference to it. Such a shame.

Amazing pictures though Kathy Ellen, and all so beautiful. :-6

Thankyou for keeping this thread updated and sharing it with us. :-4 :-6

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:54 pm

Whimsical astronomy pictures...