Space Facts & Astronomy
Discover amazing space facts, astronomy pictures of the day, and fascinating information about our universe from NASA.
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NGC 1566: The Spanish Dancer Galaxy
If not perfect, then this spiral galaxy is at least one of the most photogenic. An island universe containing billions o...
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Equinox at the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent
To see the feathered serpent descend the Mayan pyramid requires exquisite timing. You must visit El Castillo -- in Mexi...
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A Year for K2-315b
Want to visit a planet that has 3.14 days in a year? Then plan a trip to K2-315b, an earth-sized planet orbiting around...
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Toolondo Totality Trails
In this composited night skyscape, stacked exposures trace graceful star trails above Lake Toolondo, Victoria, Australia...
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CG 4: The Globule and the Galaxy
Is this a cosmic monster ready to devour an unsuspecting galaxy? Thankfully, that is not the case. The red “monster” sho...
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Sky Glows over Paranal Observatory
Are lasers from giant telescopes being used to defend the Earth? No. Lasers shot from telescopes are now commonly used...
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The Cranium Nebula from the Webb Telescope
What's going on inside the head of this nebula? Dubbed the Exposed Cranium Nebula for its similarity to the human brain...
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The Aurora Tree
Yes, but can your tree do this? Pictured is a visual coincidence between the dark branches of a nearby tree and bright...
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Two Eclipses of Saros 133
Centered on maximum eclipse, these two total lunar eclipse sequences look almost identical. Yet the one shown on top is...
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The Astrosphere of HD 61005
Do young stars blow bubbles? The larger view shows a stellar field observed with the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observa...
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Total Lunar Eclipse over Tsé Bit'a'í
rlier this week, Earth’s shadow swept across the full Moon in the year’s only total lunar eclipse. This stunning sequenc...
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The Dusty Surroundings of Orion and the Pleiades
How well do you know the night sky? OK, but how well can you identify famous sky objects in a very deep image? Either wa...
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