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The Dark Side of the Sun...

Could There Be A Planet Hidden On The Opposite Side Of Our Sun? I read an interesting article today on the Popular Science website that I wanted to share on this blog as it intrigued me. According to the article, NASA sent two golf cart sized satellites into orbit around the sun in 2006. These satellites have managed to see beyond the sun, which is impossible from earth. This means that we now know without a doubt what is on the other side and even better - what isn't. Read all about it on the Popular Science website .

Our wonderful world : The Sun

In another episode of the ongoing "Wow, this universe is simply stunning" show, here´s a picture of the sun. I found the image on the website physicsworld.com, from the 2010 article  First Stunning Images from NASA´s Sun Gazer . Stunning indeed !!!!! Another image I found accompanies an article entitled "Eruption on the sun" ( Eruptie op de zon ), and the words right underneath the picture translate as "stunning fireworks on the sun" (spectaculair vuurwerk op de zon). I couldn´t agree more. Isn´t the universe we live in simply an amazing place? There is so much beauty that is not only on our planet but also all around us, often so far away that we can´t even see it with the naked eye. While I would love to live in a world where we appreciate the earth and its people more and technology just a bit less, I have to acknowledge that technology is the reason we humans get to see these amazing images. Stargazing at night is awesome and I love it,...