Better Photo From Different Vantage Point May 21, 2012
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To think, I could only see it from the beach.
Exciting update:
It’s ‘shopped.
(1) The sun is in western Sagittarius in mid-December.
(2) The sun is about 0.5 degrees in apparent diameter from near
earth orbit, whereas the galactic bulge is about 15 degrees.
(3) The sun is about -26th magnitude, so in a 94% annular eclipse
like Sunday’s, it is about -23rd magnitude. Since the Milky
way is showing limiting magnitudes around 8 or 9 in this
photo, the camera has a dynamic range of more than 10^13.
Nice photo, though.
—JWB, from The List Which Cannot Be Named
Turns out it’s from deviantart, though I’m not sure who.
The Earth Eaten by a Fire Demon May 21, 2012
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Ben Brockert of Armadillo Aerospace took this. I can use the “Awesome” category without irony or exaggeration for this.
Springtime Commute May 10, 2012
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This is the median on the Richmond Parkway.
Heat Mist on San Francisco Bay May 2, 2012
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It apparently inspired other commuters to stop and snap a picture.
See? It’s not just me.
The Only Thing That Could Make This Better April 17, 2012
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would be to Photoshop out the road and sign.
What’s it Like Living in a Rainforest? April 17, 2012
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http://www.quora.com/Rainforests/Whats-it-like-living-in-a-rainforest
A very nice read, with beautiful photographs.
Sun go Boom April 16, 2012
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A false-color picture of the latest solar flare, ten times the diameter of the Earth.
Last Night, I Couldn’t Get to Sleep at All, No, No, No April 13, 2012
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Lyrics notwithstanding, there was a rockin’ righteous rainstorm in the most beautiful city in the world last night, replete with thunder and lightning. This photograph was taken from five miles away, and the thunder from these strikes scared the crap out of my cats, who usually snore while I vacuum the house.
Evolution of a Meme April 12, 2012
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It has been said that a good meme will propagate itself and evolve to fit any available niche. In the ecology of graphics this is most certainly true when propagated for humor:
This can be seen around the bay area, where Mad Dog is located.
This I spotted in front of NoiseBridge, our local hackerspace. I swear I was only there to get dinner from the taqueria down the street.
I Need a Day at the Beach Right Now March 22, 2012
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