Portrait of NGC 3628
Sharp telescopic views of NGC 3628 show a puffy galactic disk divided by dark dust lanes. Of course, […]
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Lyrid of the Lake
In the early hours of April 24 this bright Lyrid meteor flashed along the central Milky Way. For […]
Moon Shadow on Jupiter
What is that large dark spot on Jupiter? It’s the shadow of Io, one of Jupiter‘s largest moons. […]
Planet Parade over Sydney Opera House
The world is waking up to a picturesque planet parade. Just before dawn, the eastern skies over much […]
The Great Nebula in Carina
In one of the brightest parts of Milky Way lies a nebula where some of the oddest things […]
Split the Universe
Just now, before you hit the button, two future universes are possible. After pressing the button, though, you […]
Messier 104
A gorgeous spiral galaxy, Messier 104 is famous for its nearly edge-on profile featuring a broad ring of […]
Planet Earth at Twilight
No sudden, sharp boundary marks the passage of day into night in this gorgeous view of ocean and […]
Apollo 16 Moon Panorama
Fifty years ago, April 20, 1972, Apollo 16’s lunar module Orion touched down on the Moon’s near side […]
Planet Line over New York Bridge
There’s an interesting sky to see if you wake up before the Sun. Lined up on toward the […]