Galaxy, Stars, and Dust
Is this galaxy trapped in a web of dust? No — it is far in the background. However, […]
astronomy
In the Center of the Trifid Nebula
Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula, a star forming region toward the […]
Stardust in Perseus
This cosmic expanse of dust, gas, and stars covers some 6 degrees on the sky in the heroic […]
The Moon Entering Earth s Shadow
On September 27/28, from all over the planet’s nightside moon watchers enjoyed a total lunar eclipse. The dramatic […]
M83: The Thousand Ruby Galaxy
Big, bright, and beautiful, spiral galaxy M83 lies a mere twelve million light-years away, near the southeastern tip […]
La Palma Eclipse Sequence
At left, a dramatic image sequence follows late September’s total lunar eclipse above a rugged landscape and sea […]
Orion Over and Under Tibet
This night was so serene you could see Orion rise downwards. The unusual spectacle was captured in this […]
The Sombrero Galaxy in Infrared
This floating ring is the size of a galaxy. In fact, it is a galaxy — or at […]
A Blue Blood Moon
This sharp telescopic snapshot caught late September’s Harvest Moon completely immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow, at the […]
Charon: Moon of Pluto
A darkened and mysterious north polar region informally known as Mordor Macula caps this premier high-resolution portrait of […]