Tag: Space Photography
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Giant Cosmic ‘Sandwich’: The Largest Planet-Forming Disk Ever Seen
Introduction: A celestial marvel named Dracula’s Chivito The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a stunning new image of a protoplanetary disk around a single star that dwarfs all known counterparts. Officially designated IRAS 23077+6707, this extraordinary structure has earned the nickname Dracula’s Chivito, a nod to its dramatic appearance and the starry appetite of researchers…
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Orbital Timelapse: Zodiacal Light, Auroras, and the Pleiades from the ISS
Introduction: A Stunning ISS Timelapse In a recent standout video from the International Space Station, astronaut Kimiya Yui offers viewers a seamless journey through Earth’s night side. The 300th cumulative day in space marks a remarkable milestone in his second ISS tour, but it’s the visuals that are stealing the show: the ethereal zodiacal light,…
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Mars and Venus Buzz the Beehive: A Southern Hemisphere Skywatcher’s January Treat
Two Bright Planets Share the Night: Mars Meets Venus by the Beehive Skywatchers in January 2026 were treated to a remarkable planetary display as Mars and Venus aligned in a close conjunction near the Beehive Cluster, one of the sky’s most beloved star groups. This rare pairing offered a brilliant opportunity for observers in the…
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Canadian Crater Inspires ‘Marbled Meat’ Image of the Day (Jan 6, 2026)
Overview: A striking Earth observation moment On January 6, 2026, a satellite view of a Canadian crater captured the imagination of space and geography enthusiasts alike. The image, praised for its almost marbled-meat appearance, was highlighted as the day’s image of the day by space science platforms leveraging data from the Copernicus Sentinel mission. In…
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Sagittarius B2: JWST Spots Monster Molecular Cloud — Space Photo of the Week
Intro: A Giant in the Galactic Core The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has turned its infrared gaze toward one of the Milky Way’s most enigmatic nurseries: Sagittarius B2 (Sgr B2). This enormous molecular cloud sits near the center of our galaxy, shrouded in dust and rich in molecules that are the raw ingredients for…
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A Celestial Autumn: JWST Reveals an Intricate Web of Chaos in Colliding Galaxies
Overview: A New Cosmic Portrait The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has delivered another breathtaking view of the cosmos, this time presenting two colliding spiral galaxies in a striking, autumn-inspired palette. The image focuses on NGC 2207 (lower right) and IC 2163 (upper left), a pair whose gravitational dance has sculpted a complex tapestry of…
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JWST Unveils an Intricate Web of Chaos: Space Photo of the Week Explains Colliding Galaxies
Overview: A Stunning Portrait of Galaxy Collision The latest image captured with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) offers a breathtaking look at a dramatic cosmic moment: two spiral galaxies, NGC 2207 and IC 2163, entwined in a gravitational and star-forming dance. Unlike typical galaxy portraits that emphasize symmetry, this new JWST photo presents an…
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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…