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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on October 28, 2008, 14:17

Title: Scientific Picture of the Week
Post by: sam on October 28, 2008, 14:17

The Orionid meteor shower...

(https://www.pc-pals.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi71.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi126%2Fweirdspaceman%2FJens-Hackmann1.jpg&hash=8f533887e27f573251295c3fbbdd35dd800085c1)

Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann (http://www.kopfgeist.com/)

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The Orionid meteor shower occurs each year as a result of Earth passing through dust released by Halley’s Comet. The Orionids are named after their radiant which occurs in the constellation of Orion, you can expect to see upto around 30 meteors per hour.

More here (http://starrydude.tumblr.com/post/55589711/meteor-shower-tonight)

Title: Re: Scientific Picture of the Week
Post by: Clive on October 28, 2008, 15:53

That's just one meteor!   I think we could invoke the Trades Description Act!  :devil: 

Title: Re: Scientific Picture of the Week
Post by: Rik on October 28, 2008, 16:36

Amazing what you can do in Photoshop, Clive.  :o:

Title: Re: Scientific Picture of the Week
Post by: Clive on October 28, 2008, 17:02

 :hee-hee:

Title: Re: Scientific Picture of the Week
Post by: sam on October 31, 2008, 16:41

WEEK IN PHOTOS: Hubble's Return, Wushu Dustup, and More

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/10/photogalleries/wip-week105/index.html?source=rss

Title: Re: Scientific Picture of the Week
Post by: Simon on October 31, 2008, 16:55

Good pics!