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Time-Lapse Auroras and Flyovers
Sometimes capturing things on video is the only way to truly express their beauty and magnificence.
And sometimes, its the only way to express the extent of their AWESOME!
This time-lapse video shows how circling the planet looks from the International Space Station:
The next one is a time-lapse of an aurora (my fav, as you all know) over Finland:
Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland 2011 from Flatlight Films on Vimeo.
The awesome is just…too much sometimes :)
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Awe Arousing Appearance of Aurora
I love aurorae. Possibly one of the most beautiful and spectacular natural phenomena to grace this planet.
Astronaut Ron Garan recently posted a fantastic photo of an aurora from Earth’s orbit on his Twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/#!/Astro_Ron/status/114389507259908096
Makes me feel like a 9 year old kid again, wishing he could be an astronaut when he grows up.
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Sweeeeeet Aurora Video
I think auroras are one of the coolest things on the planet. Along with bacon and beer.
This video was featured on the Astronomy Picture of the Day website. Two words:
Awe. Some.
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I love the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, Aurora Australis, whatever you want to call them.
Lots of scientists will tell you world is “beautiful”. Their research is beautiful, the laws of physics are beautiful, hell I once had a co-worker go on about how ‘beautiful’ Maxwell’s Equations are:
Maxwell's Equations. To physicist, this is like looking at the Mona Lisa.
But whether you are scientist, artist, lawyer, whatever, we can all agree on the awesomeness of the Aurora. Here’s yet another image from Astronomy Picture of the Day:
Credit & Copyright: Paul Alsop - Click image for High-Res Version
This photo is particularly awesome thanks to the magnificent star-trails in the background and excellent foreground lighting at the same time.
One day I will create spectacular images like these. Unfortunately, the last little while my nights have been consumed with watching Dexter.
Absolutely Stunning Aurora Photo!
If you don’t check out the Astronomy Picture of the Day, you should really start subscribing. Some of the photos are just jaw-dropping.
Like this photo of an aurora with meteors in the background. Incredible!
Click for large version. You won't be disappointed!
Photo Credit and Copyright: Ole Christian Salomonsen
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