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2022 June 18 - The Gamma Cygni Nebula

Posted June 18, 2022 • 00:03:46

In today's image, we see the Gamma Cygni Nebula. This is near the asterism known as the Northern Cross in the constellation of Cygnus the Swan.

2022 June 17 - Good Morning Planets from Chile

Posted June 17, 2022 • 00:03:23

In today's image, we see a line of five planets in the morning sky. The planets follow the ecliptic which is the path of the Sun on the sky. Currently...

2022 June 16 - Strawberry Supermoon from China

Posted June 16, 2022 • 00:03:43

In today's image, we see the Strawberry Moon which also happens to be a supermen this year. The supermoon occurs when the full moon occurs near the...

2022 June 15 - In the Heart of the Virgo Cluster

Posted June 15, 2022 • 00:03:53

In today's image, we see the central portion of the nearby Virgo Cluster of galaxies including spiral, elliptical and interacting galaxies.

2022 June 14 - Satellites Behind Pinnacles

Posted June 14, 2022 • 00:04:24

In today's image, we see a large number of satellites in the sky behind some pinnacles in Western Australia. The large satellite constellations are...