Heaven and Earth, NASA “There are patterns of beauty across our Earth and throughout the Universe.” Marc’s note: You can watch a large version on SpaceRef’s updated OnOrbit site.

It’s Science and Art, the Solar Data Van Gogh Effect (With video), SpaceRef “According to NASA it’s pure science and not art. But when Nicholeen Viall, a solar scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center created a new data visualization technique, the resulting solar images were reminiscent of a Van Gogh painting.”

Space Foundation Student Art Contest Winning Artwork Bounces Off the Moon “The Space Foundation’s annual Student Art Contest winners are developing a reputation for actual space travel. Digital versions of last year’s winners are all permanently in residence on the International Space Station. Two of this year’s winners have traveled an additional 277,000 miles to the Moon and back.”