Astrophotos
Astrophoto: The Seagull Nebula
This lovely image of the Seagull Nebula was sent to us by Cesar Cantu from the Chilidog Observatory in Monterrey,…
An Artistic Look at the Lunar Eclipse
[/caption] What do you do if you're watching the lunar eclipse but don't have your camera? Make a sketch, just…
Breathtaking Recent Aurora Images from Earth and Space
[/caption] With the Sun's activity increasing just a bit, sky watchers have witnessed an uptick in aurorae, especially northern observers.…
Astrophotos: Halo Around the Sun in South Africa Today
[/caption] Residents around Johannesburg, South Africa were treated with a rare astronomical (or actually atmospheric) sight -- a halo around…
Video: Asteroid 2010 TD54 Whizzes Close to Earth
[/caption] Amateur astronomer Patrick Wiggins from Utah (and fellow Solar System Ambassador) was able to capture images this morning of…
MESSENGER Looks Back at the Earth and Moon
[/caption] A new image to add to the family photo album! The MESSENGER spacecraft is working its way to enter…
Pluto Goes into the Dark
[/caption] Last week, Pluto passed in front of what looks like a dark patch in the sky, and astrophotographer John…
Dramatic Moonset — Amazing Sight on Cerro Paranal
[/caption] Need a new desktop image? Usually the Very Large Telescope on Cerro Paranal in Chile provides us with stunning…
Incredible Image: Atlantis and ISS Transit the Sun
Here are some incredible images of Atlantis and the International Space Station captured as it transit the Sun. You can…
Gorgeous Venus-Moon Conjunction Images
[/caption] A clear night, a crescent Moon, Venus, and an ancient castle. What more could you ever want? Our pal…