The Wounded Rainbow and the Bright Children

Post by **Damelon** » Sat Mar 15, 2003 1:43 am

But while he labored, his children, his myriad bright children, found the rainbow and were filled with rejoiceing at it's beauty. Together, they climbed into the heavens and scampered happily up the bow, dancing gay dances across its colors. High on the span, they discovered the wound. But they did not understand it. Chorusing joy, they danced through the wound, and found themselves in our sky. This new unlighted world only gladdened them the more, and they spun through the sky until it sparkled with the glee of play.

Lord Foul's Bane, Chapter 11 The Unhomed

This thread is about astronomy. Anytime something interesting in the skies is happening, I'll try to mention it. Feel free also to add on as well.

Tonight Jupiter is close to the Moon. They are both near zenith early in the evening.

Post by **Dromond** » Sun May 04, 2003 3:18 am

This only happens about once every seven years:
www.space.com/spacewatch/mercury_transi ... 30502.html

Post by **Dromond** » Sun May 04, 2003 3:34 am

And everyone who will be in the path should definately check out the lunar eclipse coming soon to a sky near you!
www.space.com/spacewatch/lunar_eclipse_news_030425.html

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Mon May 05, 2003 3:02 am

Does anyone know the dates of the good meteor showers in August this year? We'll be camping in northren Michigan for a couple of nights right on Lake Huron, and I'm really really hoping to get a ringside seat for a good sky show!

Post by **Dromond** » Mon May 05, 2003 11:48 pm

Duchess, the news I have for you is not good

The perseids peak on the 13th but the moon will be full.

Stupid moon!

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Tue May 06, 2003 3:39 pm

We'll be camping on the 7 & 8, so pretty close to the peak, and maybe the moon won't be quite so bright?

Hopefully it won't storm, either!

Post by **Damelon** » Sat May 10, 2003 12:10 am

You can try! Since the Moon should set somewhat before sunrise on the 7th and 8th, you could get some meteor viewing in without it before sunrise.

Meteor showers usually last a day or two though. May just be looking for strays.

Post by **Dromond** » Thu May 15, 2003 12:21 am

Just want to remind everyone of the total lunar eclipse Thursday evening;if you live in North America, Europe or Africa, the odds are very good you'll see a fantastic show tomorrow!

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Sat May 17, 2003 2:33 am

Unfortunately, it was too cloudy here to see anything at all.

Post by **Dromond** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 2:06 am

This is the coolest picture of the Aurora Borealis I've seen.
www.space.com/imageoftheday/image_of_day_030627.html

Post by **The Leper Fairy** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 6:39 am

Oh wow, that's gorgeous

Post by **Infelice** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 6:47 am

Eerie but quite beautiful.

Post by **Reisheiruhime** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 9:29 pm

And green too!

That is wonderful Dromond!

Post by **Dromond** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:58 am

Kinda Illearth Stonish, huh?

Post by **Reisheiruhime** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 3:10 am

You said it!

Post by **Damelon** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 3:52 am

That was quite a picture.

Post by **Dromond** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:24 pm

Lookeewhat Hubble found!
rednova.com/news/images/1/2003/07/04/supernova_12big_remnant_LMCN49_hubble.jpg

Post by **duchess of malfi** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:39 pm

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

Post by **Reisheiruhime** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:53 pm

Absolutey stunning! You find such wonderful things!

Post by **Kinslaughterer** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 9:21 pm

I agree. Fantastic

It makes even this Giant-Raver feel small.

Kevin's Watch

Kevin's Watch

The Wounded Rainbow and the Bright Children

The Wounded Rainbow and the Bright Children