Spooky Astronomy, part 3
- By Maggie Masetti
- October 26, 2012
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Another Halloween is upon us again and that means it’s time for some more… [spooky voice] Haunted Astronomical Imagery! But first I wanted to do a quick plug for our 2nd Annual Halloween Science Costume Contest!. Check out this blog for details on how to enter! Now, back to our … Continue Reading →
Spooky Astronomy, part 2
- By Maggie Masetti
- October 31, 2011
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Another Halloween is upon us and that means it’s time for some… [spooky voice] Haunted Astronomical Imagery! Consider, if you will, the Helix Nebula… Credit: NASA, NOAO, ESA, the Hubble Helix Nebula Team, M. Meixner (STScI), and T.A. Rector (NRAO) ….which hides a zombie at its core, visible when the … Continue Reading →
Spooky Astronomy
- By Maggie Masetti
- October 31, 2010
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Sometimes clouds and dust can take on recognizable shape – like, a horse’s head. But astronomical imagery can be more…well…sinister in appearance. Which makes these perfect for Halloween! Thanks to our friend @NASAUniverseEDU for compiling these. Credit:A. Fabian (IoA Cambridge) et al., NASA This screaming skull above is actually a … Continue Reading →
