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The Scale of the Universe Interactive

Пн, Март 12, 2012 - 7:30

What does the universe look like on small scales? On large scales? Humanity is discovering that the universe is a very different place on every proportion that has been explored. For example, so far as we know, every tiny proton is

The Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared

Вс, Март 11, 2012 - 8:30

This floating ring is the size of a galaxy. In fact, it is part of the photogenic Sombrero Galaxy, one of the largest galaxies in the nearby Virgo Cluster of Galaxies. The dark band of dust that obscures the mid-section of the

Астрономическая неделя с 12 по 18 марта 2012 года

Сб, Март 10, 2012 - 20:29

На данной неделе Венера пройдет в трех градусах севернее Юпитера при элонгации 46 градусов, а Марс сближается с галактикой М96....

Lick Observatory Moonrise

Сб, Март 10, 2012 - 8:30

As viewed from a well chosen location at sunset, the gorgeous Full Moon rose behind Mount Hamilton, east of San Jose, California on March 7. The lunar disk frames historic Lick Observatory perched on the mountain's 4,200 foot summit.

NGC 1579: Trifid of the North

Пт, Март 09, 2012 - 8:30

Colorful NGC 1579 resembles the better known Trifid Nebula, but lies much farther north in planet Earth's sky, in the heroic constellation Perseus. About 2,100 light-years away and 3 light-years across...

The Seagull Nebula

Чт, Март 08, 2012 - 8:30

A broad expanse of glowing gas and dust presents a bird-like visage to astronomers from planet Earth, suggesting its popular moniker - The Seagull Nebula. This portrait of the cosmic bird covers a 1.6 degree wide swath across the plane of..

Conjunction Over Reunion Island

Ср, Март 07, 2012 - 7:30

You don't have to be on Reunion Island to see this week's planetary conjunction. Only if you want to see this picturesque seascape as well. To see the conjunction from just about anywhere in the world, look to the west after sunset.

Семинар НИИЯФ МГУ “Астрофизика космических лучей и физика космоса”

Ср, Март 07, 2012 - 0:00

А.Н.Ляхов. Влияние смещения магнитных полюсов за период 1904-2004 годы на ионосферу и верхнюю атмосферу Земли. Численное моделирование и..

NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life

Вт, Март 06, 2012 - 7:30

Is this a painting or a photograph? In this beautiful celestial still life composed with a cosmic brush, dusty nebula NGC 2170 shines near the image center. Reflecting the light of nearby hot stars...

Flying Over the Earth at Night

Пн, Март 05, 2012 - 8:30

Many wonders are visible when flying over the Earth at night. A compilation of such visual spectacles was captured recently from the International Space Station (ISS) and set to rousing music. Passing below are white clouds, orange..

Warped Spiral Galaxy ESO 510 13

Вс, Март 04, 2012 - 8:30

How did spiral galaxy ESO 510-13 get bent out of shape? The disks of many spirals are thin and flat, but not solid. Spiral disks are loose conglomerations of billions of stars and diffuse gas all gravitationally orbiting a galaxy..