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2026 January 19 - CTB 1: The Medulla Nebula

Posted January 19, 202600:04:03

In today's image, we see the supernova remnant known as the Medulla Nebula. This is a supernova remnant located in the constellation of Cassiopeia which...

2026 January 18 - Jupiter from the Webb Space Telescope

Posted January 18, 202600:04:30

In today's image, we see Jupiter as imaged in the infrared from JWST. We can see the banding on the planet itself, as well as the Great Red Spot, aurora,...

2026 January 17 - Apollo 14: A View from Antares

Posted January 17, 202600:04:00

In today's image, we see a view from the Apollo 14 lunar module, looking back out over the lunar surface at various items left behind during the exploration...

2026 January 16 - NGC 7023: The Iris Nebula

Posted January 16, 202600:04:03

In today's image, we see the reflection nebula known as the Iris Nebula. The blue light is caused by reflection of starlight off of dust grains.

2026 January 15 - Plato and the Lunar Alps

Posted January 15, 202600:03:56

In today's image, we see a small region of the Moon showing the large, flooded crater named Plato as well as the mountains of the lunar alps.