The author of this video calls the Hubble Ultra Deep Field photo the “single most important picture ever taken by humanity.” And if you really think about it, I guess he’s right.

After watching this video I don’t see how anyone could believe that our planet is the only one supporting a sensient civilization.

Well, with the exception of those people who don’t believe we’ve even built the Hubble or gone to space… I guess if you think the whole thing is a hoax then you can keep on believing the Earth is flat. :-)
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Just think of all those poor deprived people who only had 9 planets! That must have sucked, because WE have 12!

Well, at least that is what we might all be saying in a week or so after some group of really smart guys tell us whether those rocks floating out in space are planets or not. Interestingly, if I understand correctly, one of them actually orbits Pluto!?! Doesn’t that make it a moon?
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Google has added some fascinating footage of the moon to commemorate the anniversary of our Apollo moon landings.

This is interesting from a historical perspective, but even more fascinating is the incredible detail of the moon surface that can be seen when you zoom all the way in. I guess this definitively answers all questions regarding what the moon surface is made of.
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