Tag: Space Photography
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NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures 100,000th HiRISE photo of the Red Planet
Milestone for a Mercilessly Precise Explorer The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO), NASA’s long-running scout in orbit around the Red Planet, has reached a milestone that underscores the mission’s enduring impact: its HiRISE camera has captured 100,000 images of Mars. Announced by NASA on Tuesday, December 16, the achievement marks more than a decade of high-resolution…
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Soyuz MS-28 Docks with the ISS: A Photo-Ready Moment for December 17, 2025
Overview: A Historic Docking Above the Mediterranean On November 27, 2025, the crewed Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft completed its mission arc by docking with the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in Russia’s long-running human spaceflight program. Launched from Earth on the same day, the Soyuz MS-28 carried a trio of astronauts who would…
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Crewed Russian spacecraft meets up with ISS: Photo of the Day (Dec 17, 2025)
Overview: A historic approach to the International Space Station On November 27, 2025, the crewed Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-28 made its final approach to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant moment in international spaceflight. Launching from Earth on the same day, the Soyuz MS-28 carried three new crew members who embarked on a…
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Spectral Wonders: Brian May’s 3D Galaxy Photography Reimagines the Cosmos
Introduction: A New Way to See the Universe When Queen guitarist Sir Brian May unveils a project that blends astrophysics with cutting-edge photography, astronomy enthusiasts sit up and take notice. His latest book dives into the history, mystery, and evolution of galaxies, but with a twist: it presents giant galaxies through revolutionary 3D stereo photography.…
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Like a mermaid swimming through a sea of auroras: ISS astronauts photograph two comets dancing above the northern lights
Two Comets, One Night Sky: A Record-Breaking View from the ISS In a dazzling display of celestial choreography, astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured not one, but two comets gracefully tracing paths above a shimmering curtain of auroras. The sight, described by crew members as almost cinematic, offered a rare blend of cometary motion…
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Like a Mermaid in Space: ISS Astronauts Capture Two Comets Dancing Above the Northern Lights
Two Comets, One Dazzling Aurora: A Stunning Space Photograph In a moment that sounds almost mythic, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured not one, but two comets crossing paths with a spectacular aurora show over Earth. The imagery, which features the icy tails of Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through…
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Comet Lemmon Absorbed by Aurora: ISS Photo of Nov 20, 2025
Astronomical fireworks from Earth’s orbit Skywatchers, scientists, and astronauts alike were treated to a rare celestial show as the sun unleashed a burst of activity in 2025. The resulting geomagnetic storms spurred spectacular auroras around the polar skies, while space agencies monitored other lights in the heavens—most notably Comet Lemmon, a traveling visitor now nearing…
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Euclid Space Telescope Reveals Orion Star-Forming Cloud
A Glimpse into Orion’s Stellar Nursery The European Space Agency’s Euclid Space Telescope has delivered a genuinely cinematic view of one of the universe’s most enigmatic birthplaces: a vast star-forming cloud in the Orion constellation. The image, released as the space agency’s Image of the Day for November 18, 2025, offers an unusually detailed look…
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Ancient Supernova Remnant Illuminates the Wing of a Cosmic Swan
Stargazing meets painstaking data work In a remarkable fusion of artistry and science, Dutch astrophotographer Cornelis van Zuilen has brought a centuries-old celestial phenomenon into sharper focus. By merging 35 hours of telescopic data, he has crafted an incandescent portrait of the Eastern Veil Nebula, a sprawling supernova remnant that lies about 2,100 light-years from…
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Incandescent Echoes: A Dutch Astrophotographer Reveals the Eastern Veil Nebula in Cosmic Light
Introduction: A New Light on an Ancient Remnant In the vast quiet of space, some celestial objects whisper rather than shout. Yet when captured through patient, meticulous techniques, even a whisper can become a beacon. Dutch astrophotographer Cornelis van Zuilen has accomplished just that by stitching together 35 hours of telescope data to reveal an…