Astronomy quiz!
Willamena
24-01-2005, 23:20
Can you name this cosmic cloud?
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0501/ngc346_hst_c25.jpg
Note the elongated body-shape, with wispy legs underneath and a crescent-like "claw" at the front? and the wings! It definately has wings. And big ears. And a pig nose...
The Underground City
24-01-2005, 23:22
Don't know. Nice pic though.
Cluster and Nebulosity in the Small Magellanic Cloud
aka NGC 346
The Underground City
24-01-2005, 23:24
aka NGC 246
Why does the URL say NGC 346 then?
Why does the URL say NGC 346 then?
Damn you! LOL :)
Willamena
24-01-2005, 23:29
I set it as my wallpaper. Staring at it for a few days really brings out the features. :-)
i get extra credit for the following question
Which one of saturns moons has oceans of methane but can't be set on fire due to lack of oxygen :( ?
Answer: Titan. Must bring a lot of oxygen and a match.
looks like a bull with a dolphin tail.
Rasselas
24-01-2005, 23:34
I set it as my wallpaper. Staring at it for a few days really brings out the features. :-)
I've just done that:) Replaced the horsehead nebula wallpaper I had. I like space-y wallpapers, theyre really pretty!
Toujours-Rouge
24-01-2005, 23:35
That's not a cloud! It's not white and fluffy!
The Underground City
24-01-2005, 23:38
If one likes space, one should like this 3D simulation: http://www.shatters.net/celestia/