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Astronomy Picture of the Day - Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats
APOD.NASA.gov ^ | 24 May, 2021 | Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos (GreekSky)

Posted on 05/24/2021 3:48:59 PM PDT by MtnClimber

Explanation: Thunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular 2011 June 15 total lunar eclipse. Instead, storm clouds parted for 10 minutes during the total eclipse phase and lightning bolts contributed to the dramatic sky. Captured with a 30-second exposure the scene also inspired one of the more memorable titles (thanks to the astrophotographer) in APOD's now 25-year history. Of course, the lightning reference clearly makes sense, and the shadow play of the dark lunar eclipse was widely viewed across planet Earth in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The picture itself, however, was shot from the Greek island of Ikaria at Pezi. That area is known as "the planet of the goats" because of the rough terrain and strange looking rocks. The next total lunar eclipse will occur on Wednesday.


TOPICS: Astronomy; Astronomy Picture of the Day; Science
KEYWORDS: astronomy; lunareclipse; nasa; science
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For more detail go to the link and click on the image for a high definition image. You can then move the magnifying glass cursor then click to zoom in and click again to zoom out. When zoomed in you can scan by moving the side bars on the bottom and right side of the image.

1 posted on 05/24/2021 3:48:59 PM PDT by MtnClimber
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2 posted on 05/24/2021 3:49:14 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: 21stCenturion; 21twelve; 4everontheRight; abb; AFB-XYZ; America_Right; Art in Idaho; AZ .44 MAG; ...
Pinging the APOD list.

๐Ÿช ๐ŸŒŸ ๐ŸŒŒ


3 posted on 05/24/2021 3:49:51 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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To: MtnClimber

Very cool.


4 posted on 05/24/2021 3:56:47 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: MtnClimber

Modern Greeks: Wow, cool!

Ancient Greeks: Iโ€™m gonna just stay inside for a week...


5 posted on 05/24/2021 4:02:53 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: MtnClimber

Impressive goats...


6 posted on 05/24/2021 4:07:39 PM PDT by null and void (When you put bad people in charge expect bad things to happen, often in a spectacular and sudden way)
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They thought they were going to explore a new planet.

Instead, they somehow turned around and returned to earth.

A future earth.

An earth ruled by.....goats!

Planet of the Goats!

Starring Joy Behar, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates!


7 posted on 05/24/2021 4:08:20 PM PDT by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancerโ€)
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Question: Were are you from?
Reply: Planet of the Goats... baa
Not as menacing as Kronos or Romulus


8 posted on 05/24/2021 4:27:56 PM PDT by minnesota_bound (I need more money. )
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To: blueunicorn6

“You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you all to hell! Pass the mutton.”


9 posted on 05/24/2021 4:28:53 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: MtnClimber

Neat photo. I’ve been using it as one of my desktop photos for some time.


10 posted on 05/24/2021 4:33:38 PM PDT by Ben Hecks (Don't Google it - Duck it!)
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To: Larry Lucido

I had something for this. But yours is better.


11 posted on 05/24/2021 4:40:44 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy ("I see you did something -- why you so racist?")
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12 posted on 05/24/2021 5:20:05 PM PDT by DannyTN (,)
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An earth ruled by.....goats!

Well, at least the damn sheep were defeated .... Heh.

13 posted on 05/24/2021 5:23:36 PM PDT by AFB-XYZ (Stand up, or bend over)
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To: ClearCase_guy

:)


14 posted on 05/24/2021 6:07:46 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: Ben Hecks

Is higher res available?


15 posted on 05/24/2021 8:09:09 PM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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To: MtnClimber

No hi-def or zoom on this one...


16 posted on 05/24/2021 8:11:05 PM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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To: Paul R.
Is higher res available?

I don't remember where I got the photo; if I can find it, I'll check to see if the source is shown. (I despise Catalina/Big Sur for hiding all my folders)

17 posted on 05/25/2021 8:26:19 AM PDT by Ben Hecks (Don't Google it - Duck it!)
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Here is the photographer’s website - that photo is displayed and you might be able to get a higher res copy.

https://greeksky.gr/lightning-photography/


18 posted on 05/25/2021 5:48:50 PM PDT by Ben Hecks (Don't Google it - Duck it!)
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To: Ben Hecks

Thanks! Cool site, though it appears to be limited to modest size images.


19 posted on 05/28/2021 1:14:41 AM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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