Five hundred years ago, Leonardo Da Vinci solved an ancient astronomical riddle: the mystery of Earthshine. Says Nasa.
When you think of Leonardo Da Vinci, you probably think of the Mona Lisa or 16th-century submarines or, maybe, a certain suspenseful novel. That’s old school. From now on, think of the Moon.
Little-known to most, one of Leonardo’s finest works is not a painting or an invention, but rather something from astronomy: He solved the ancient riddle of Earthshine.
You can see Earthshine whenever there’s a crescent Moon on the horizon at sunset. Look between the horns of the crescent for a ghostly image of the full Moon. That’s Earthshine.
More here from Nasa
The 15th century renaissance man Da Vinci meticulously used to write his thoughts (simplest to craziest) on his notebooks. Just like today’s bloggers.
This greatest mind of all, who was not only was a creative think reservoir but also was an amazing future forward artist, skillful draftsman, a dreamer, philosopher and above all an inventor who has literally changed the world.
His top ten ideas from Live Science Magazine
1. The Vitruvian Man
2. Geologic Time
3. The Self-Propelled Car
4. The Ideal City
5. The Aerial Screw
6. The Triple-Barreled Cannon
7. The Winged Glider
8. The Revolving Bridge
9. Scuba Gear
10. Mirror Writing
