But because of this, I've decided today's Pic of the Week should be space themed.
I'm so intrigued with the wonders of the universe. What's out there? Is there life? No one knows. But the recent discovery of Earth-like planets is slowly leaning the argument towards the 'yeeeeaaaaahhh...there could be' side. I believe there is. There's so much going on out there that I find it hard to believe we are the only inhabited planet. I'm not talking 'little green men' who like to abduct people and stick probes...in places, just the idea that somewhere out there in the dark yonder is another planet with content little beings blogging away - or maybe not.
Anyway, today's Pic of the Week isn't the usual work of art I normally post. It's a photo of the Carina Nebula taken by NASA back in April 2010 and displayed in their Astronomy Picture of the Day gallery. I think this is amazing, and the idea that it's still brewing up there is phenomenal.
Check out their Website for the scientific jargon that goes with it.
In the meantime, enjoy and have a fab week.
I'm with you. It's arrogant to think we are the only living creatures in this galaxy, let alone the whole universe. I'd wager we're not even close to being the most intelligent either.
ReplyDeleteThere may not only be life out there on other earth-like planets, but within our solar system. There is mounting evidence that could warrant exploration of Europa's oceans to look for just such a thing because life on our own planet has flourished around volcanic vents deep within our oceans, far from natural sunlight.
ReplyDeleteI love these photos. They show how beautiful the universe is.
ReplyDeleteA stunning picture. It recreates the wonder of a savage staring at the moon. We know so much that it is so easy to be blase - until you see pictures like these. Thank you
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