NYC Talk: Best Astronomy Pictures of 2008

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Fox Fur, A Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree
R. Jay Gabany
via Astronomy Picture of the Day

Tomorrow, Jan. 2, Robert Nemiroff will be giving a public lecture on " The Best Astronomy Pictures of the Day 2008," based on the wonderful Astronomy Picture of the Day. It's at 6:15 pm at AMNH.

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