Another aMAZing picture from Astronomy Picture Of the Day:
Aurora over Norway
Full Sky Aurora Over Norway
Image
Reply
Tag Archives: Space
25 Years — a toast
I wish to pause for a moment and make a toast….
*steps to the line*
to all those who risk their lives in the furtherence of human understanding of our universe.
to the dedication and bravery of the Challenger astronauts.
to the ongoing drive and determination of those who know that we need to continue to reach out to the stars.
throttle up!
* tosses glass into the fireplace *
Space Balloon
DIY Space balloon video shot ascending to 19 miles high and then descending when the balloon bursts. This was done using an iPhone to record the video and it’s GPS to track it when it landed.
This is space pioneering at its best!
Homemade Spacecraft from Luke Geissbuhler on Vimeo.
Sci-Fi Airshow: Guided Tour
Someone has done something spectacular: Bill George has put together a collection of photographs from a so-called Sci-Fi Airshow. He has put very realistic images of famous ships from SciFi programs into the setting of an air show, with spectators milling about, seen on gantries just outside of ships, and even a few crew and pilot pictures. This is one amazing bit of photoshoppery if I’ve ever seen it.
This was such a delight to explore. I am such a fangirl for SciFi, and remember watching all these shows and movies. The Eagle from Space:1999 was one I was always particularly fond of, as well as the Orion spacecraft from 2001: A Space Odyssey. These pictures set my heart racing with excitement. If only, if only…