24 December 2011
Happy Christmas from Above and Beneath an Oklahoma Sky
Posted by Dan Satterfield

Comet Lovejoy from the ISS. It has surprised astronomers by NOT burning up after passing the sun. The view from the ISS is stunning.
There is a great video from the ISS as well below. Take a look at a comet rise. NASA has more on it here.
Last, but not least, the white barked sycamore trees are beautiful beneath a deep blue Oklahoma winter sky.
The only Christmas gift I can give to everyone who drops by here is a photo. So, below is something you perhaps might like as a screen saver, two images of Antarctica. You can click on them and get the full resolution to use as a desktop background or a wall print.
Happy Christmas to you, wherever you may be.

Mt. Erebus on Ross Island, Antarctica. Erebus is an active volcano, and you can see the sparkling ice caves on its slopes when you watch Frozen Planet (BBC).
Awesome Dan! Thank you for a year of great knowledge and wonderful photos. Your efforts are appreciated. Cooper
Thanks Dan. I now have the Adele penguin picture as my desktop. Some day I’ll be there to get my own pictures. Looking forward to another year of learning new things from your blog.