Sputnik Planum vs. Krun Macula
Pluto’s pitted plains meet rugged highlands in this stunning view. On the left lies a southeastern extent of […]
Astronomy
Comet PanSTARRS in the Southern Fish
Now approaching our fair planet this Comet PanSTARRS (C/2013 X1) will come closest on June 21-22, a mere […]
Northern Lights above Lofoten
The Aurora Borealis or northern lights are familiar visitors to night skies above the village of Reine in […]
The North America and Pelican Nebulas
Here lie familiar shapes in unfamiliar locations. On the left is an emission nebula cataloged as NGC 7000, […]
The North America and Pelican Nebulas
Here lie familiar shapes in unfamiliar locations. On the left is an emission nebula cataloged as NGC 7000, […]
Unexplained Dimmings in KIC 8462852
Why does star KIC 8462852 keep wavering? Nobody knows. A star somewhat similar to our Sun, KIC 8462852 […]
A Roll Cloud Over Uruguay
What kind of cloud is this? A type of arcus cloud called a roll cloud. These rare long […]
The Fornax Cluster of Galaxies
Named for the southern constellation toward which most of its galaxies can be found, the Fornax Cluster is […]
NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula
NGC 6888, also known as the Crescent Nebula, is a cosmic bubble about 25 light-years across, blown by […]
Pluto at Night
The night side of Pluto spans this shadowy scene. The spacebased view with the Sun behind the distant […]