Astrosphere for June 25, 2007
I hope everyone out there had a great weekend. Here’s what’s happening out in the astrosphere.
Today’s astrophoto is from forum member Perran. It’s a widefield view of nebula IC 1318. Nicely done.
Centauri Dreams has an interesting article about plans to build a giant radio telescope on the far side of the Moon.
Daily Galaxy takes us on a journey to the bottom of the Arctic Ocean to search for mysterious forms of life.
Phil Plait spotlights a new scientific explanation for a mystery that creationists use to discredit the Big Bang.
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