[petuniasevan]

Astronomy Fun Fact:

We've come a long way in 12 years! This image was technologically advanced in 1990. Now the Chandra spacecraft sends back images that make this look like a cheap enlargement.

I've got to get this post done and go to bed. Felt lousy all day at work, and just checked my temp.
Errgghh! 100 F. Gotta work tomorrow too!

[petuniasevan]

[BossyRoofer]

Great picture and explanation! Hope you feel better soon! Thanks for all your hard work. APOD is great!

[Imperialist]

"But why isn't the dark half of the moon completely dark?"

Could it be that the dark side of the moon is reflecting back what the Earth reflects onto the dark side of the moon?