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Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 2608, Surrounded by Many Many Other Galaxies
Meet NGC 2608, a barred spiral galaxy about 93 million light years away, in the constellation Cancer. Also called Arp…
Sediments on Mars, Created By Blowing Wind or Flowing Water
The HiRISE (High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) instrument on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has given us a steady stream of…
This “All Terminator” Image of the Moon isn’t Actually Possible to See. But it Sure is Beautiful
"This moon might look a little funny to you, and that's because it is an impossible scene," wrote photographer Andrew…
This Galaxy Has Only One Spiral Arm
There are all kinds of odd things in the sky. Things that defy our naming conventions, and our attempts to…
This Galaxy is the Very Definition of “Flocculent”
I know you're Googling "flocculent" right now, unless you happen to be a chemist, or maybe a home brewer. You…
Artwork Inspired by Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
Artist Mik Petter has created a vibrant new piece of art based on JunoCam images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot…
Dust Devils Have Left Dark Streaks All Over This Martian Crater
There may be no life on Mars, but there's still a lot going on there. The Martian surface is home…
Another Beautiful Image of Jupiter from Juno During a Flyby. Great Work by Gerald Eichstadt and Sean Doran
Confucius said, "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." When it comes to Jupiter, Gerald Eichstädt and Seán Doran…