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The Cygnus Wall of Star Formation

Credit & Copyright: Nick PavelchakExplanation: The North America nebula on the sky can do what the North America continent on Earth cannot — form stars. Specifically, in analogy to the Earth-confined continent, the bright part that appears as Central America and Mexico is actually...

The history and anatomy of a Meme

The history of the meme links back further than you may think. Richard Dawkins’ 1976 book The Selfish Gene note ‘memes’ are short for the Greek word ‘mimeme’ meaning ‘imitated thing.’. This infographic created by online backup storage company, Mozy, shows the us how to create a viral meme, and the monetary payoff of these internet characters.

Barnard Stares at NGC 2170

Image Credit & Copyright: John DavisExplanation: A gaze across a cosmic skyscape, this telescopic mosaic reveals the continuous beauty of things that are. The evocative scene spans some 6 degrees or 12 Full Moons in planet Earth’s sky. At...