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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on May 01, 2011, 20:54

Title: Space Pictures This Week: Shuttle Launch, Green Flash
Post by: sam on May 01, 2011, 20:54

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In 1572, people on Earth saw the bright light of a supernova. Now, by combining different intensities of x-ray data, scientists using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have created a new image of the debris left from that explosion, which hints at the origins of the cosmic blast.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2011/04/pictures/110428-best-space-pictures-shuttle-green-flash-142/

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Shuttle Launch, Green Flash
Post by: Clive on May 01, 2011, 21:17

The green flash is a rarity!   :o

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Shuttle Launch, Green Flash
Post by: Simon on May 01, 2011, 22:42

Out on a Limb is cool!

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Shuttle Launch, Green Flash
Post by: Rik on May 02, 2011, 08:55

Isn't it. :)