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2025 November 06 - NGC 253: Dusty Island Universe

Posted November 6, 2025

In today's image, we see a spiral galaxy. The is an example of a starburst galaxy - a type of active galaxy currently undergoing a larger than normal...

2025 November 05 - Spiral Galaxy NGC 3370 from Hubble

Posted November 5, 2025

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as NGC 3370. The is an important spiral galaxy because we have been able to measure its distance using...

2025 November 04 - Comet Lemmon Beyond Lomnicky Peak

Posted November 4, 2025

In today's image, we see Comet Lemmon in the sky, with its prominent tails stretching back away from the Sun. This has become the most prominent comet...

2025 November 03 - A Double Helix Lunar Eclipse

Posted November 3, 2025

In today's image, we see a lunar eclipse which occurred last month. In addition, we see the double helix - the Milky Way and the zodiacal light in the...

2025 November 02 - A Horseshoe Einstein Ring from Hubble

Posted November 2, 2025

In today's image, we see an almost complete Einstein ring which is caused by the closer elliptical galaxy which bends the light from the more distant...