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2022 October 19 - Galaxy Beyond Stars, Gas, Dust

Posted October 19, 2022 • 00:04:10

In today's image, we see an image of a galaxy behind tendrils of dust from our own Milky Way. While the dust is within out galaxy, the distant galaxy...

2022 October 18 - Milky Way Auroral Flower

Posted October 18, 2022 • 00:04:14

In today's image, we see our Milky Way galaxy to the left as it appears to blossom into a bright green and red flower. What may appear to be a flower...

2022 October 17 - X-Ray Rings around a Gamma Ray Burst

Posted October 17, 2022 • 00:03:28

In today's image, we see light echoes of x-rays from the gamma ray burst that was observed a week ago. The echoes were caused by reflection of x-rays...

2022 October 16 - Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300

Posted October 16, 2022 • 00:03:28

In today's image, we see and example of a barred spiral galaxy known by the catalog designation of NGC 1300. A barred spiral galaxy has a bar running...

2022 October 15 - GRB 221009A

Posted October 15, 2022 • 00:03:38

In today's image, we see the Gamma Ray Burst which occurred last Sunday identified as GRB 221009A. This is believed to be caused by the collapse of...