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Nepal, Milky Way above the Himalayas (Mardi Khola valley), 2011 | 30 sec, f/1.6, ISO 2500, FL 24 mm, (Canon EOS 5D Mark II + Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 II L USM) | If you like this photo - vote for it, please ;) on the "National Geographic Photo Contest 2011": http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/photo-contest/2011/entries/72318/view/
Photo "Milky Way above the Himalayas" by Anton Jankovoy
I can't recall how I ran into Ben Canales' photostream on Flickr , but I'm sure glad I did. He offers up not only stellar night photography, but also a humble and inspirational spirit that encourages other photographers to try it out. Here are 10 examples of his phenomenal work -- including an image that took top prize in the National Geographic Travel Photo competition -- and a great video where he teaches us the techniques he uses to get these shots.
10 Examples of Incredible Starry Night Sky Photography, and a How-To Video | ShutterSalt
Chromoscope - View the Universe in different wavelengths
Ever wanted X-ray specs or super-human vision? Chromoscope lets you explore our Galaxy (the Milky Way) and the distant Universe in a range of wavelengths from gamma-rays to the longest radio waves. Change the wavelength using the slider in the top right of the screen and explore space using your mouse. For more information we have a quick video tour or you can read more on our blog . If you get stuck, click "Help" in the bottom left.
An alien world blacker than coal, the darkest planet known, has been discovered in the galaxy. The world in question is a giant the size of Jupiter known as TrES-2b. NASA's Kepler spacecraft detected it lurking around the yellow sun-like star GSC 03549-02811 some 750 lightyears away in the direction of the constellation Draco. The researchers found this gas giant reflects less than 1 percent of the sunlight falling on it, making it darker than any planet or moon seen up to now. [ The Strangest Alien Planets ]
Dark alien planet discovered by NASA | MNN - Mother Nature Network
Dr. Brad Carter, Senior Lecturer of Physics at the University of Southern Queensland, outlined the scenario to news.com.au . Betelgeuse, one of the night sky’s brightest stars, is losing mass, indicating it is collapsing. It could run out of fuel and go super-nova at any time. When that happens, for at least a few weeks, we’d see a second sun, Carter says. There may also be no night during that timeframe.
Two Suns? Twin Stars Could Be Visible From Earth By 2012
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Image via Vimeo screengrab Terje Sorgjerd , the photographer behind the viral video The Aurora , has done it again. Here, Sogjerd captures the Milky Way over El Teide, Spain’s highest mountain.
