APOD 2.6

This is a picture taken on December 10th as the moon rose behind the Zagros mountains of Iran. A total lunar eclipse was taking place. This image is the combination of 500 pictures taken separately. The reason the moon appears red is because the Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light more strongly than red. This is also why the sunset and sunrise also appears red.

APOD 2.5

This "Homestead" Vein seen on Mars is a curious sight. The theory is that this vein was casued by running liquuid, just like mineral veins here on Earth. The main theory is that this vein was caused by running by water, which suggests that Mars had water in the past. That thought supports the theory that Mars was once hospitable for life.

APOD 2.4

This is a shot of startrails taken near Zagreb, Croatia. In the upper right of the frame, the North Celestial Pole is visible. This picture was not taken with a digital camera. It was recorded using color slide film in a medium format camera. The view could bring to mind old views when the Pannonian Sea covered part of Europe.