Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Celestial painting

Astronomy Picture of the Day 4/7/2018
I was simply captivated by this Astronomy Picture of the Day on Saturday. I've always loved the way Jupiter's massive storms look in pictures, but this one is a closeup of Jupiter taken last December by the spacecraft orbiting the planet. It's been doctored a little:
The creative image uses actual data from the Juno spacecraft's JunoCam. To paint on the digital canvas, an image with light and dark tones was chosen for processing and an oil-painting software filter applied.
Isn't it beautiful? I look at APOD every day. It gives me a chance to gain a little perspective when things seem depressing and weird down here on Planet Earth. These days, I'm not sleeping all that well if I read the news before I go to bed. So, I'm trying to take a longer view of things, like gazing at our solar system's lovely Jovian giant.
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13 comments:

  1. It is beautiful. Reason enough to go out into the cosmos.

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  2. So pretty! Read something good before going to sleep...poetry maybe:)

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  3. Beauty is a wonderful antidote to the news isn't it? Beauty and wonder. Hugs.

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  4. Beautiful indeed. But not hospitable like our big blue marble, so we really should take better care of our home planet. Just don't think about that at bedtime.

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  5. Oooh....very cool! I'd rather look at this than the news any day.

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  6. You have all kinds of great interests...even politics.

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  7. Something funny or neutral those few hours before bed does make it easier to sleep lately. ;)
    That picture reminds me of Van Gogh for some reason. I love pictures from space! I will have to find that website. :)

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  8. Sleep eludes me too.

    The photo is incredible.

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  9. Awesome! And I know what you mean about the news.

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  10. Wow, that is suitable for framing. Beautiful. The news is making my stomach hurt. We need a break.

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  11. The news would keep ME awake too! I would much rather watch the planets [and stars]

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  12. I like your plan. Nature is the best rejuvenator ...:)

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