Astrophotos
Stunning Timelapse Video of Earth and Sky
The Bad Astronomer posted a time-lapse video today which is wonderful, and you should go watch it, but I'm going…
Can’t Get to Kennedy Space Center? See Launchpad Up Close in Gigapan
[/caption] From experience, I can tell you being at one of the launchpads at Kennedy Space Center is awesome beyond…
Video: Asteroid 2010 TD54 Whizzes Close to Earth
[/caption] Amateur astronomer Patrick Wiggins from Utah (and fellow Solar System Ambassador) was able to capture images this morning of…
100 Epic Astronomy Images from ESO
[/caption] The European Southern Observatory pumps out incredible astronomical images, usually weekly, and they have now put together a collection…
Awesome: Father & Son DIY Satellite Captures HD Video from 100,000 ft.
This is a great: amateur rocketeers Luke Geissbuhler and his son Max launched their own DIY satellite via a weather…
Daylight Occultation of Venus by the Moon
On September 11, 2010 South Africa had an amazing view of a full daylight occultation of Venus by the Moon,…
Stunning Amateur Images Win in Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition
[/caption] The Royal Observatory Greenwich in the UK was the perfect setting to announce the winners of this year's Astronomy…
Aesthetics of Astronomy
[/caption] When I tell people I majored in astronomy, the general reaction is one of shock and awe. Although people…
MESSENGER Looks Back at the Earth and Moon
[/caption] A new image to add to the family photo album! The MESSENGER spacecraft is working its way to enter…
Astrophotography Spotlight – Centaurus A
"I'm on rhe outside... I'm lookin' in." And just who are we looking in at this time? None other than…