A Triangle of Not-Sun

[Chiron]

Y'know about those "false dawns" that come a few hours too early and either make you all annoyed because it's getting light or make you all introspective because it's a testament to the indomitable going-forward power of time? (Note: no other reactions have been present in anyone in the world when seeing a false dawn.)
(Ever.)

Well, I just learned about them from the Astronomy Picture of the Day for today, August 25 2004. You'll have to check the page itself for the picture, because it's two jpgs (one has labelled constellations)

Isn't it sorta awe-inspiring?

[viscousmemories]

Originally Posted by Chiron

You'll have to check the page itself for the picture, because it's two jpgs (one has labelled constellations)

Isn't it sorta awe-inspiring?

It is. And beautiful, to boot. I had never even heard the expression "false dawn" although I suspect I've noticed the phenomenon. I wonder where that picture was taken. There sure are a lot of stars in that town.

[JoeP]

APOD is one of my favourite internet sites. There's some stunning stuff there.

[livius drusus]

Absolutely gorgeous, Chiron. I liked moving my mouse over the pic and seeing all the constellations spelled out for me. I've been known to surf the APOD archives for hours at a time. It is a cave of wonders.

[Nil Desperandum]

Supernovae explosions are perhaps the most beautiful thing to ever witness.

Or the birth of my daughter, whenever that happens.
*sigh*

[Ensign Steve]

Originally Posted by livius drusus

Absolutely gorgeous, Chiron. I liked moving my mouse over the pic and seeing all the constellations spelled out for me. I've been known to surf the APOD archives for hours at a time. It is a cave of wonders.

me too! here's my destop background on my monitor:

[livius drusus]

Ah yes, the lovely and feline Cat's Eye nebula. She's a stunnah.