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2023 May 08 - The Spanish Dancer Spiral Galaxy

Posted May 8, 202300:03:32

In today's image, we see the galaxy sometimes known as the Spanish Dancer galaxy. This is an example of a grand design spiral galaxy with majestic spiral...

2023 May 07 - The Helix Nebula from CFHT

Posted May 7, 202300:03:46

In today's image, we see the Helix Nebula, an example of a planetary nebula. A planetary nebula is the end state of a star much like our own Sun. The...

2023 May 06 - Twilight in a Flower

Posted May 6, 202300:03:43

In today's image, we see 16 images of the twilight on April 22. Start at the top and move counterclockwise and you can watch as the sky fades from brighter...

2023 May 05 - Shackleton Crater from ShadowCam

Posted May 5, 202300:04:00

In today's image, we see part of Shackleton Crater near the lunar South Pole. This crater is permanently shielded from sunlight allowing ice to remain....

2023 May 04 - The Galaxy, the Jet, and a Famous Black Hole

Posted May 4, 202300:03:40

In today's image, we see the galaxy, M87 along with its well-known prominent jet and the image of its central black hole as imaged by the Event Horizon...