Sunday, March 11, 2018

March 11 - Expanding Universe Mystery

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Measuring universe expansion reveals mystery
Is something unpredicted going on in the depths of space?
Scientists expect 1st direct black hole image soon
This was the most popular post at EarthSky this week, and no wonder. It's exciting! We're holding our breaths for the 1st-ever direct image of a black hole's event horizon, expected to be released in 2018.
Don't miss Venus and Mercury
Venus and Mercury were closer in early March, but they're easier to see now. Don't miss these photos of the 2 innermost worlds in our solar system, in the west after sunset. Plus … best time to look this month!
Tonight … Use Big Dipper to find Little Dipper
The Big Dipper is easy to recognize, but the Little Dipper ... not so much. Here's a tip that can help.

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Don't miss Venus and Mercury
Venus (lower, brighter) and Mercury with a jet contrail on March 7, 2018, caught by Holly Harker at Stagecoach State Park, Colorado. By the way, this is a contrail, not a "chemtrail."
Low rainbow near Joshua Tree
The height of a rainbow depends on the height of the sun. The higher the sun, the lower the rainbow. Patty Singer caught this low rainbow outside Joshua Tree National Park on February 22.
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