Astrophotos
Once in a Lifetime Image: Emperor Penguins Under the Aurora Australis
Emperor Penguins on the Antarctic Sea Ice Under the Aurora Australis. Credit and copyright: Stefan Christmann. Used by permission. Photographer…
Astrophoto: Stunning Sun Halo Revisited
When we posted an astrophoto earlier this week of a spectacular 22-degree Sun halo seen in Kuala Lumpur, we quickly…
Astrophoto: Spectacular 22-Degree Sun Halo Over Kuala Lumpur
A 22 degree Sun halo was seen in Kuala Lumpur on October 2, 2012. Credit: Shahrin Ahmad Denizens of Kuala…
Astrophoto: The Crescent Nebula & Wolf Rayet Star by John Chumack
NGC6888 The Crescent Nebula & Wolf Rayet Star (WR136). Credit: John Chumack. Here's an impressive shot of NGC 6888, also…
Amateur Astronomer Creates Detailed Map of Ganymede
The original observations (top) and interpretations (bottom) of the first ever amateur albedo map of Ganymede. Credit: Manos Kardasis. As…
Astrophoto: A Year of Mars Observations by Efrain Morales
Mars from July, 2011 to June 2012. Credit: Efrain Morales, Jaicoa Observatory Superman has nothing on this big "S" created…
What Caused the Recent Explosion at Jupiter?
An impact on Jupiter captured about 6:35 am on Sept. 10, 2012 from Dallas, Texas USA. Credit: George Hall. A…
Astrophoto: Crescent Moon Crossing
Astrophotographer Ken Lord caught an airplane crossing in front of a setting crescent Moon in British Columbia, Canada. Credit: Ken…
The Universe Shines for Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners
The overall winner in the Royal Observatory Greenwich's annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, M51 by Martin Pugh. Want…
Astrophoto: A Well-Rounded Glow
The bubble nebula Abell 39. Credit: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona In theory, planetary nebulae should be simple and…