Space Science Related Image

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Here are some amazing space science related image. You can make any of these images into your computer desktop wallpaper. Just click on an image to enlarge it, and then choose “Set as Desktop Background”.

Echoes from the Edge

Here is an image of the V838 Monocerotis, a variable star situated near the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy. This image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope on September 2006. V838 Monocerotis is approximately 20,000 light-years from our sun.

Backdropped by a Colorful Earth

This picture shows two astronauts, Robert L. Curbeam, Jr. (left) and Christer Fuglesang while conducting an extravehicular activity outside the International Space Station as part of the STS-116 mission. On the background is the Cook Strait in New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean.

Spirit's Robotic Stretch

This image of the Mars rover Spirit was taken on October 11, 2009 (2,052nd sol) using the hazard-avoidance camera installed in front of the rover.

Solar Eclipse as seen by Hinode Satellite2

Here’s another amazing photo of a solar eclipse captured by the Hinode satellite in July 2009. Hinode, formerly known as Solar-B, is a collaborative project between Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Suspected Asteroid Collision Leaves Odd X-Pattern of Trailing Debris

This is an image of an asteroid collision involving a comet-like asteroid, P/2010 A2 taken by the Hubble Space Telescope on January 29, 2010. The Hubble Space Telescope is an important research tool used by NASA and the European Space Agency.

We have written many articles about space imaging for Universe Today. Here’s a collection of best space images of 2008, and here’s an article about space imaging of cities.

If you’d like more amazing photographs, the best place to look is NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day. I also recommend you check out the website for the Hubble Space Telescope.

We’ve recorded many episodes of Astronomy Cast, including one about Hubble. Check it out, Episode 88: The Hubble Space Telescope.

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