Astrophotos
Comet Siding Spring: Close Call for Mars, Wake Up Call for Earth?
It was 20 years ago this past July when images of Jupiter being pummeled by a comet caught the world's…
Stunning Photos of the Hunter’s Moon Lunar Eclipse
Did you see it? On October 8, 2014, early risers in North and South America, east Asia, Australia and the…
Astrophoto: Nighttime at Horseshoe Bend
As the Milky Way now begins to set earlier in the evening here in the northern hemisphere, that doesn't mean…
Astrophoto: Old Faithful Geyser Erupts Under a Starry Sky
The Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in the western US is one of the most predictable geographical features…
Watch the Space Station Zip Across the Sun: Incredible New Views from Thierry Legault
Take a look at the incredible detail in the latest work from astrophotographer extraordinaire Thierry Legault. He captured images of…
Astrophotos: A Wide Angle “Trilogy” of the North America Nebula
A perfect set of astrophotos for #WideAngleWednesday! Here are not one but three views of the North America Nebula taken…
Astro-Panarama: Aurora on the Farm
Since I grew up on a farm, I know how lovely the night sky can be when you're out in…
Behold: 100 Planetary Nebulas
If you like planetary nebulas, you're in luck. Multimedia artist Judy Schmidt has put together an amazing collection of 100…
Stunning Astrophoto: Milky Way Over Fünfländerblick
Hey, it's #MilkyWayMonday! This gorgeous photo of the Milky Way was taken by astrophotographer Christian Kamber near Fu?nfla?nderblick, Switzerland (you…
Hubble Vision: Galaxy DDO 68 – Young Or Old?
Only astronomers know for sure... Or do they? In this assembly of images taken with Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys,…