Cosmo Noticias | El Universo está lleno de sorpresas Solar Tsunami Rips Across the Sun Two solar observatories have joined forces to witness a rare phenomenon: a solar tsunami. Immediately after an eruption of a coronal mass ejection in the lower corona (the sun’s multimillion degree atmosphere), observations by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) and Japan’s Hinode solar observatory tracked a vast wave blast across the upper plasma layers of the sun. By doing so, scientists were able to accurately measure the strength of the sun’s magnetic field and test a method that may ultimately help space weather forecasters predict the characteristics of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). PHOTOS: Simmering Solar Views from SDO This particular tsunami — technically known as an “EIT wave” after the EIT instrument on board the veteran NASA/ESA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SoHO) that made their discovery — was clocked speeding at up to 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) per second through the highly magnetized, searingly hot solar plasma. ANALYSIS: There’s a Hole in the Sun!
Sand and Sisal: Glass Float Ornaments Glass floats are beautiful blown glass buoys used traditionally by Asian fisherman to float their fishing nets. They have found their way out of the sea and into our homes and into a hot decorating trend! Read about Glass Float Decorating to see how to use floats. The floats are made with just a few items and are oh so easy! How to Make Glass Float Ornaments You only need a few items to make the ornaments: Clear glass ornaments Blue and green food coloring (I used paste in Sky Blue & Leaf Green)white glue or Mod Podge Decorative fish netting (available at craft stores)Sisal twinecups, a small funnel, and a cupcake pan In a small bowl combine a few tablespoons of glue or Mod Podge, food coloring and a few drops of water. Next, remove the ornament top and place on a cup. Swirl the ornament around so the glue will coat the inside completely. Once the ornament is completely coated, rest it upside down on a cup to drain. Pull out an old cupcake pan. Remove them from the oven and allow to cool.
Local Weather from AccuWeather.com - Superior Accuracy™ Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2016 April 15 Mercury and Crescent Moon Set Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro (TWAN, Dark Sky Alqueva) Explanation: Innermost planet Mercury and a thin crescent Moon are never found far from the Sun in planet Earth's skies. Taken near dusk on April 8, this colorful evening skyscape shows them both setting toward the western horizon just after the Sun. Tomorrow's picture: Heliopause Electrostatic Rapid Transit System Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP)NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply.NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important NoticesA service of:ASD at NASA / GSFC& Michigan Tech.
Calgary Centre - Iridium Flares Iridium Flares "Iridium Flare" is the name given to the phenomena of sunlight reflecting off a particular type of satellite in Earth orbit called an Iridium communication satellite. These "flares" are very common, but sometimes startlingly bright if you are not aware that one is scheduled to be visible from your location. Iridium Satellites Iridium satellites circle the Earth along a near-polar orbit once every 100 minutes at a speed of about 16,832 mph (27,088 kph). When not flaring, the satellites can just be seen crossing the night sky similar to a dim star. What are they used for? The flares? What does an Iridium Flare look like? The photo below is a composite of 6 pictures I took at the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party on the night of August 25-26, 2006. An Iridium flare I photographed August 22-23 2009 at Elkwater Want to impress someone? Determining if, and when an Iridium flare can be seen from your back yard is easy, thanks to the people at the web site Heavens-Above.com. KABOOM!
Sound of the Sun DIY Tie Dye Denim Whether it be shibori or with bleach, warm weather brings out our utmost desire for tie dying – especially when it comes to bleaching as working outdoors for this project is a necessity. Inspired by Isabel Marant‘s tie dyed sweatshirts, shirts and jeans, we grabbed our favorite denim shirt and a bottle of Clorox for one of our favorite summertime projects. You’ll need:a denim shirtbleachrubber bandsrubber glovesplastic container If the shirt hasn’t already been pre-washed, run it through the washing machine first. Start binding the sleeves first. After the sleeves are tied, crumple the body of the shirt. Pour 3 quarts of bleach and 3 quarts of water into a plastic container. Let the shirt sit for approximately 15-20 minutes. Throw it in the dyer and your denim tie dye shirt is ready to wear! (Paige Paloma Leggings $299, Madewell Denim Shirt $78; all images by HonestlyWTF)
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