Markarians Chain of Galaxies
Across the heart of the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies lies a striking string of galaxies known as Markarian’s […]
Astronomy
AE Aurigae and the Flaming Star Nebula
Is star AE Aurigae on fire? No. Even though AE Aurigae is named the flaming star, the surrounding […]
Arp 194: Merging Galaxy Group
Why are stars forming in the bridge between these colliding galaxies? Usually when galaxies crash, star formation is […]
Zooming in on Star Cluster Terzan 5
Globular clusters once ruled the Milky Way. Back in the old days, back when our Galaxy first formed, […]
Four Towers and the Equinox Moon
The first Full Moon of northern spring rises behind four distant towers in this telescopic view. In an […]
A Symphony in Northern Winter Skies
Despite the cold, a chance to view the shimmering northern lights coaxed this skygazer onto the frozen surface […]
Star Trails and the Equinox Sunrise
Stars trail and the Sun rises in this night and day composite panorama made on March 19. The […]
Equinox on Planet Earth
Welcome to an equinox on planet Earth. Today is the first day of spring in our fair planet’s […]
Horsehead and Orion Nebulas
The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in […]
The Central Magnetic Field of the Cigar Galaxy
Are galaxies giant magnets? Yes, but the magnetic fields in galaxies are typically much weaker than on Earth’s […]