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What powers this unusual nebula? CTB-1 is the expanding gas shell that was left when a massive star […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 24, 2023 by Farzin

What’s happening over the water? Pictured here is one of the better images yet recorded of a waterspout, […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 23, 2023 by Farzin

NGC 1333: Stellar Nursery in Perseus
In visible light NGC 1333 is seen as a reflection nebula, dominated by bluish hues characteristic of starlight […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 22, 2023 by Farzin

Solar Eclipse from Western Australia
Along a narrow path that mostly avoided landfall, the shadow of the New Moon raced across planet Earth’s […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 21, 2023 by Farzin

The Dark Seahorse in Cepheus
Spanning light-years, this suggestive shape known as the Seahorse Nebula appears in silhouette against a rich, luminous background […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 20, 2023 by Farzin

On some nights the sky is the best show in town. On this night, auroras ruled the sky, […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 19, 2023 by Farzin

Would you like to see a total eclipse of the Sun? If so, do any friends or relatives […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 18, 2023 by Farzin

What’s that red ring in the sky? Lightning. The most commonly seen type of lightning involves flashes of […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 17, 2023 by Farzin

Are stars better appreciated for their art after they die? Actually, stars usually create their most artistic displays […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 16, 2023 by Farzin

When Z is for Mars
A composite of images captured about a week apart from mid August 2022 through late March 2023, this […]

This entry was posted in Astronomy and tagged astronomy NASA on April 15, 2023 by Farzin