Friday, January 7, 2011

Music of the Sun

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have recorded the 'music' produced by the magnet ic field of the Sun. The huge magnetic loops coil away from the outer of the Sun's atmosphere, vibrate like strings on a musical instrument (gutar). Professor Robertus von Fay-Siebenburgen said: "It was strangely beautiful and exciting to hear these noises for the first time from such a large and powerful source. It is a sort of music as it has harmonics. It is providing us with a new way of learning about the sun and giving us a new insight into the physics that goes on at in the sun's outer layers where temperatures reach milions of degrees." Here is video where you can hear noises from the sun.


Wednesday, January 5, 2011

3D Traveling Through Galaxies in 90 Seconds

On this video from NASA you can see all galaxies known to astronomers. Video is made thanks to telescope Hubble, but also thanks to other image sources. Enjoy in your 3D travel! This is true image of universe that scientists know for now...


Monday, January 3, 2011

Dining on the Space Station

Expedition 26 Commander - Scott Kelly provides a look at food and beverages aboard the International Space Station. It's not so easy to eat up there!


Sunday, January 2, 2011

Radiation Belt Storm Probe Mission Trailer

The Radiation Belt Storm Probe (RBSP) - two identical spacecraft that will investigate the radiation belts, the first discovery of the space age. Launch is scheduled for 2012. Let's see the trailer...