Galaxy. 2011's Best Space Pictures (According to Time Magazine) ATV approaching the International Space Station. Extraordinary photos of the Space Shuttle launch seen from airplanes. A shadow on Mars. RedBull’s Stratos Stunt. Baumgartner, covered in RedBull logos, begins his fall at just over 128,000 feet.
Credit: Handout/Getty Images via The Guardian According to YouTube, eight million people watched Felix Baumgartner’s high altitude jump on Sunday morning. The Shorty Awards - Honoring the best of Twitter and social media. Of Interest to me: What causes the auroras? BOINC. Astronomy Picture of the Day. Discover the cosmos!
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2016 April 15 Mercury and Crescent Moon Set Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro (TWAN, Dark Sky Alqueva)