Astronomy
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Total Solar Eclipse 4 December 2002, near Woomera, South Australia. Rollieflex SL66 (6×6cm format) Komura 300mm lens. Fuji Velvia. Cropped image. / © Ern Mainka
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Moon and Venus at sunset. / © Ern Mainka
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Find the Southern Cross…
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Large moon rising as darkness falls over the big city.
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A view of the setting crescent moon in the sunset taken just east of the Very Large Array (a radio telescope installation, see my VLA photo) in Socorro County, New Mexico.
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The Lagoon and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius. Long exposure photograph through an astronomical telescope.
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100% Unedited. Taken with FujiFilm FinePix S5100. ONE OF THE TOP TEN IMAGES in the / I am Seeing RED! challenge / If you like this image, you might also enjoy… Lunar Lights Thanks for looking!
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A compilation of a few photos I took during the partial lunar eclipse on August 17 2008. Canon EOS 40D. Featured In: After Dark, Art By Bubble Hosts, Friends of RedBubble, Insomniacs and Other Night Crawlers, Perth, Riginals, WA Red Bubbles Mk II, Western Australia.
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The Cape de Couedic lighthouse near Admirals Arch, Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia ‘lighting’ up the Milky Way. 2 minute exposure. Featured in the Astronomy group, June 2009.
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The full moon over Florida on 10/14/08. A little adjustment using Corel PaintShop Pro X2 to add some blue color. / Nikon D70s and an Orion Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. / 1300mm / 1/160 / 10/14/08 – 249/13 / /
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The coalsack is a dark gas cloud near the Southern Cross and blocks the light from the more distant stars. This image was taken at Lake Mungo which is in the near Outback in Australia and about 100km from any city so you get fantastic dark skies when the moon is below the horizon.
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The Chinese zodiac has spun again and this year 2009 will be the year of the Ox. / My jolly Ox is carrying traditional Chinese lanterns and a big smile. superb for children or the young at heart / Kung Hei fat Choi
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Astronomical sunset from 10,000 feet on Haleakala Volcano looking out across South Maui into the Pacific ocean and above into the celestial atmosphere.
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Just acquired an Epson printer/scanner from an op shop, and was delighted to find it has film scanning capability. Quality’s not quite as good as a dedicated unit, but pretty good all the same. So, I’ve been going back through some old negs and slides, and here’s one of the first through. The Coal Sack is a dark dust cloud near the Southern Cross. It obscures the light of the Milky Way beyond it, giving rise to the appearance of a hole in the mass of background stars. Called the Coal Sack by early European astronomers, it is also known as the head of the Emu according to Aboriginal sky lore. This image is a time exposure (approximately 10 minutes), and shows the stars trailing across the film as they apparently revolve around the South Celestial Pole – although it is actually the Earth’s rotation on its axis that gives the appearance of the stars’ movement. It is easy to see in this image that the stars are a variety of colours, from bluish to yellowish; the bluer the star, the hotter it is. Also visible are a few pink areas in the Milky Way, where new stars may be forming in the glowing nebulae of hydrogen gas. / / .......................................................................................... / Image Copyright Duncan Waldron © 2008 / This image may not be reproduced without permission / .......................................................................................... / /
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Best Viewed Large Astrophotography can be quite a challenge when trying to do a mosaic. / This one while never complete says a lot. The Andromeda Galaxy is 2.2 Million Light Years from Earth. It is one of The Milky Way’s closest Galactic neighbors. Part 1 of a 3 Part Series / Part 2 of a 3 Part Series / Part 3 of a 3 Part Series
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Best Viewed Large Astrophotography can be quite a challenge when trying to do a mosaic. / This one while never complete says a lot. The Andromeda Galaxy is 2.2 Million Light Years from Earth. It is one of The Milky Way’s closest Galactic neighbors. Part 1 of a 3 Part Series / Part 2 of a 3 Part Series / Part 3 of a 3 Part Series
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Best Viewed Large Astrophotography can be quite a challenge when trying to do a mosaic. / This one while never complete says a lot. The Andromeda Galaxy is 2.2 Million Light Years from Earth. It is one of The Milky Way’s closest Galactic neighbors. Part 1 of a 3 Part Series / Part 2 of a 3 Part Series / Part 3 of a 3 Part Series
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Thank you to Bradley Shawn Rabon for naming this piece!
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Total Solar Eclipse 4th Dec 2002, near Woomera, South Australia. Rollieflex SL66. © Ern Mainka
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Total Solar Eclipse 4 December 2002, near Woomera, South Australia. Nikon F3, 300mm lens cropped. © Ern Mainka
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Don’t laugh…..I bet you talk to animals too! / Self portrait with the first orphan wombat I cared for…Her name was Batty! / Acrylic painting on canvas.
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This is part of Corona Australis or the Southern Crown. The dark patch in the centre is a Dark Nebula Be157 (not a lot of imagination there). It is a cloud of Dust and gas that blocks the light of the background sky. The tight ball os stars is called a Globular Cluster and contains 100’s of thousands of stars. While it lies in the same field of view it is many 1000’s of lightyears further away. It has the rather boring name of NGC6723. The blue glow surrounding several star is a reflection nebula. the light of the stars is reflecting off the dust and gas surrounding them. / This image was taken with a Nikon D300 using the 70-200VR lens. Set at 200mm and at f2.8 the exposure is 5 minutes. the camera was piggybacked on my friends telescope / In my 20” telescope the darkest section of the nebula fills the view with a medium power eyepiece, and I have taken to naming this the Field of nothing. Hence the name of the image. Featured in DSLR Users Only
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ARIES the Ram / Self assertion, initiation, action, daring, adventure, challenge, exploration, creativity, personal goals, personal control, winning, courage, honesty, being liked, bossy, jealous, leader.. / Aries is the cardinal Fire sign, it can be likened to fire which gives direction, like a rocket, gun or engine. Fire is a process that brings about change and Aries are the most energetic of the fire signs. / Aries goal is to learn the meaning of selfless love. / Animals: ram/lamb Plant: Tiger Lily / Tarot: Magician Ruling Planet: Mars TAURUS the Bull / Beauty, romance, sentimentality, wealth, nature, harmony, control, security, tenacity, calm, resourceful, attentive, careful and considerate, dependable, stubborn, boring, loving… / Taurus is the fixed Earth sign, it can be likened to an ancient rainforest full of enduring trees and rare plants that is teeming with the beauty of life. / Taurus goal is to learn the value of insight. / Animals: bull Plant: Mallow / Tarot: Hierophant (High Priest) Ruling Planet: Venus GEMINI the Twins / Communication, speech, nimbleness, wit, instinct, variety, movement, learning, adaptability, intellect, freedom, youth, attention to details, liberal, broad-minded, stimulating… / Gemini is the mutable Air sign, it can be likened to the wind in that it is constantly on the move in all it’s variety. / Gemini goal is to learn how to co-operate. / Animals: magpie Plant: orchid / Tarot: The Lovers Ruling Planet: Mercury CANCER the Crab / Sensitivity, home, comfort, protection, nurture, mothering, domesticity, nostalgia, money, dreams, telepathy, family, history, tenacious, compassionate, moody, crabby, kind… / Cancer is the cardinal Water sign, it can be likened to a safe harbour where boats can take shelter from the dangers of sea life, the water settling, everything in it’s allotted place. / Cancer goal is to learn how to take a balanced view of things. / Animals: crab, turtle, sphinx Plant: lotus / Tarot: The Chariot Ruling Planet: Moon LEO the Lion / Fun, pleasures, playfulness, entertainment, creativity, recognition, romance, children, risk-taking, gamblers, drama, hospitality, generous, pride, smug, stubborn, honesty, loyalty. / Leo is the fixed Fire sign, it can be likened to a fire burning in it’s proper place, such as a camp fire or home fire at the centre where everyone can gather. / Leo’s goal is to learn the true meaning of love. / Animal: lion Plant: sunflower & laurel / Tarot: Fortitude Ruling Planet: Sun VIRGO the Virgin / Self-perfection, honesty, responsibility, cleanliness, health, healing, efficiency, routine, modesty, shrewd, logical thought, dedicated, sympathetic, lazy, untidy, witty, humane… / Virgo is the mutable Earth sign, it can be likened to a semi-shaded patio which has been adapted to make a garden filled with a variety of pot plant with half hidden unexpected practical delights. / Virgo’s goal is to learn to discriminate between criticism and wisdom / Animal: bat, porcupine Plant: narcissus, herbs / Tarot: The Hermit Ruling Planet: Mercury LIBRA the Scales / Partnership, relationships, diplomacy, music, harmony, balance, romance, tact, argument, good manners, refinement, sophistication, rational thought, indecisive, flirtatious, sincere. / Libra is the cardinal Air sign, it can be likened to a finely tuned wind instrument, producing powerful, moving music in perfect harmony. / Libra’s goal is to learn the meaning of selfless love. / Animal: elephant, lizard Plant: aloe, rose, myrtle / Tarot: Justice Ruling Planet: Venus SCORPIO the Scorpion / Birth, life, death, sex, passion, regeneration, transformation, metamorphosis, finance, investments, secrets, taboos, social revolution, self-critical, possessive, dangerous, emotional… / Scorpio is the fixed Water sign, it can be likened to still waters that run deep. / Scorpio’s spiritual goal is to learn the meaning of selfless love / Animals: wolf Plant: cactus, ivy / Tarot: Death (regeneration) Ruling Planets: Mars, Pluto SAGITTARIUS the Archer / Philosophy, idealism, religion, spiritual growth, optimism, positive, travel, freedom, wit, intellect, honesty, generosity, pleasure, hot-headed, indulgent, argumentive, inspiring… / Sagittarius is the mutable Fire sign, it can be likened to stars, a thousand lit candles or the sparks rising from a rapidly spreading grass fire. / Sagittarius’ spiritual goal is to learn to use their talents to guide others. / Animals; horse, dog Plant:oak, fig / Tarot: Temperance Ruling Planet: Jupiter CAPRICORN the Sea Goat / Practicality, realism, planning, determination, good quality, responsibility, authority, money, wealth, wisdom, loyalty, cautious, realistic, egotistical, unforgiving, fearless, respect… / Capricorn is the cardinal Earth sign, it can be likened to the oldest and most valuable tree in the forest. / Capricorn’s goal is to learn to understand the feelings and needs of other people. / Animal: goat Plants: yew, ash, hemp / Tarot: The Devil Ruling Planet: Saturn AQUARIUS the Water Carrier / Scientific, experimentation, friendship, courtesy, kindness, mystery, intrigue, magic, genius, creative, political, magnetism, unwilling to share ideas, tactless, voyeuristic, thoughtful… / Aquarius is the fixed Air sign, it can be likened to a paraglider, jumping off the earth to explore a rainbow yet aware of the practicalities of a safe landing. / Aquarians spiritual goal is to learn how to develop true self-confidence / Animals: peacock, eagle Plant: olive, aspen / Tarot: The Star Ruling Planet: Saturn, Uranus PISCES the Fish / Sympathy, compassion, love, dreams, the psychic, illusions, magic, film, fantasy, dance, poetry, wisdom. versatility, satire, humour, gullible, depressive, escapist, shy, helpful, loving… / Pisces if the mutable Water sign, it can be likened to a warm, turquoise lagoon, twinkling in the sunshine, water changes and a Pisces mood can change just as often. / Pisceans spiritual goal is to learn the meaning of peace through service to thers. / Animals: fish, dolphin Plant: poppy, lotus / Tarot:The Moon Ruling Planet: Jupiter, Neptune Made up by me, I drew the zodiac and planet signs, then inverted it to get the white, layered it onto a fantasy space scene I created earlier and added the text and border. / I had been wanting to do something like this for a while and after doing 2 Animal Energy writings I felt it was as good a time as any to start creating The Zodiac. I hope you enjoy reading about yourself and others, this is a fairly basic guide to understanding yourself through astrology. Info gathered from various sources and typed up by me, main source Collins Gem Zodiac Types book.
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