Astrophotos
Absolutely Amazing: ISS, Discovery Transit Sun Near Active Sunspot Region
[/caption] Amateur astronomer Catalin Fus from Poland has captured one of the most amazing images I’ve ever seen – and…
Capturing Thor’s Helmut
[/caption] It spans nearly 30 light years of space... and resides approximately 15,000 light-years from Earth. Its heartbeat is an…
A New Spin On NGC 2403
[/caption] No. You're not looking at a Hubble image. This incredibly detailed photo was taken with a 14.5" telescope from…
Ground-Based Observations Capture Spacewalking Astronaut in Action
[/caption] More impressive ground based images of the STS-133 mission, this time, Amateur astronomer Ralf Vandebergh of the Netherlands took…
Incredible Video of Shuttle Approaching ISS, Taken from Earth
[/caption] Award winning photographer Theirry Legault sent us a note about some amazing new video he shot of the space…
Stunning New Look at Reflection Nebula Messier 78
[/caption] Here’s another “Hidden Treasure” from the European Southern Observatory, from the astrophotography competition where amateurs create images from unused…
The Moon Loves You
[/caption] Happy Valentines Day from everyone here at Universe Today, and the Moon, too. In 3-D, no less. Thanks to…
Choosing a New Telescope – GoTo or not GoTo
I am often asked by people “I’m a beginner, so what telescope should I buy?” Or more often, what GoTo…
Checkmate… Capturing the “Steed of Dust”
[/caption] Is there any place in the night sky which stimulates our imaginations more than the famous Horsehead? This area…
A Pure Disk Galaxy Is A Perfect Picture
[/caption] What could be more eye-catching than a picture perfect pure disk galaxy? In itself it is untouched - not…