Astronomy Picture of the Day!

Today's picture is from a training seminar conducted by the Dutch just this afternoon.  This is quite possibly the first time that the typically secretive Nederlandse Luchtvaartkunde en Ruimtebeleid have ever gone public.  Of course, I've been a key component in their relatively quick ascension into the highest ranks of the global astronomical community.  They are seen here practicing for what will undoubtedly be mankinds first contact with an advanced extraterrestrial civilization.  Since the usual terrestrial means of communication will be null and void when they first make contact, a universally accepted symbol for success had to be devised.  We call it the High Five.  As you can see, the two astronauts in the foreground have almost gotten the technique down.  We just need to work on the timing a bit more.  Anyways, we're pretty certain that once the aliens see us High Fiving, they will assume they have been conqured and will submit themselves to our every passing fancy.  If you look closely, you'll see that we've used a tiny American flag for this public training session.  This will surely enrage the Americans!  Look at how small it is!  It is so tiny!