In this evocative night scene a dusty central Milky Way rises over the ancient Andean archaeological site of Yacoraite in northwestern Argentina. The denizens of planet Earth reaching skyward are the large Argentine saguaro cactus currently native to the arid region. The unusual yellow-hued reflection nebula above is created by dust scattering starlight around red […]
Partly Cloudy today! With a high of 18C and a low of 18C. 74 Humidity. 4 C currently. 6 Km/h Wind from Southeast.
Wikipedia picture of the day on May 8, 2021: Rock hyrax (also called a rock rabbit) (Procavia capensis), Erongo, Namibia. Along with the manatee, hyraxes are the animals most closely related to elephants. More Info
Wikipedia article of the day is Preening. Check it out: Article-Link Summary: Preening is a bird maintenance behaviour that involves using the beak to position feathers, interlock the barbules, clean plumage, and reduce parasites. Feathers contribute to a bird’s insulation, waterproofing and flight, so birds spend much time on preening. They may fluff up their […]
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This detailed image features Abell 3827, a galaxy cluster that offers a wealth of exciting possibilities for study. via NASA https://ift.tt/3uoDns2
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