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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on December 11, 2010, 23:37

Title: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: sam on December 11, 2010, 23:37

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A long loop of plasma that had been snaking around the sun erupted on Monday, and NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory was on hand to catch the action.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/12/photogalleries/101210-falcon-9-launch-hubble-best-space-pictures-123/

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Clive on December 12, 2010, 09:10

That photo of M107 is a stunner.  8-)

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2010, 12:26

You sure that's not a Photoshop creation, Clive. ;D

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Clive on December 12, 2010, 12:44

Most are Photoshop enhanced Rik.   :laugh:

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Simon on December 12, 2010, 13:35

Fake!!   :devil:

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2010, 16:20

I agree. ;D

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: sam on December 12, 2010, 18:02

Quote from: Clive on December 12, 2010, 12:44

Most are Photoshop enhanced Rik.   :laugh:

that's a bit harsh, most probably are enhanced using much better software :-D

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2010, 18:04

 :laugh:

Title: Re: Space Pictures This Week: Sun Snake, Ice Curtain, More
Post by: Clive on December 12, 2010, 21:36

 :arf: