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The Elephants Trunk in IC 1396

Вт, Октябрь 13, 2015 - 7:30

Like an illustration in a galactic Just So Story, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula winds through the emission nebula and young star cluster complex IC 1396, in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus. Of course, the cosmic elephant's..

Galaxy, Stars, and Dust

Пн, Октябрь 12, 2015 - 7:30

Is this galaxy trapped in a web of dust? No -- it is far in the background. However, spiky stars and spooky shapes are abound in this deep cosmic skyscape. Its well-composed field of view covers about a Full Moon on the sky toward the..

В центре Трёхраздельной туманности

Вс, Октябрь 11, 2015 - 8:30

Облака светящегося газа и полосы тёмной пыли — такой выглядит Трёхраздельная туманность, область звездообразования в созвездии..

In the Center of the Trifid Nebula

Вс, Октябрь 11, 2015 - 8:30

Clouds of glowing gas mingle with dust lanes in the Trifid Nebula, a star forming region toward the constellation of the Archer (Sagittarius). In the center, the three prominent dust lanes that give the Trifid its name all come together.

Stardust in Perseus

Сб, Октябрь 10, 2015 - 8:30

This cosmic expanse of dust, gas, and stars covers some 6 degrees on the sky in the heroic constellation Perseus. At upper left in the gorgeous skyscape is the intriguing young star cluster IC 348 and neighboring Flying Ghost Nebula.

Астрономическая неделя с 12 по 18 октября 2015 года

Пт, Октябрь 09, 2015 - 13:32

На данной неделе утреннее небо продолжает радовать взгляд парадом четырех ярких планет Солнечной системы, который продлится до..

The Moon Entering Earth s Shadow

Пт, Октябрь 09, 2015 - 8:30

On September 27/28, from all over the planet's nightside moon watchers enjoyed a total lunar eclipse. The dramatic celestial spectacle was widely imaged, but this lunar eclipse picture may look a little strange and unfamiliar, made with a..

M83: The Thousand Ruby Galaxy

Чт, Октябрь 08, 2015 - 8:30

Big, bright, and beautiful, spiral galaxy M83 lies a mere twelve million light-years away, near the southeastern tip of the very long constellation Hydra. Prominent spiral arms traced by dark dust lanes and blue star clusters lend this..

La Palma Eclipse Sequence

Ср, Октябрь 07, 2015 - 7:30

At left, a dramatic image sequence follows late September's total lunar eclipse above a rugged landscape and sea of clouds from the Canary island of La Palma. Composited in a circular fisheye projection...

Пролёт мимо Плутона

Вт, Октябрь 06, 2015 - 7:30

Что бы вы увидели, пролетая мимо Плутона? Автоматический космический аппарат Новые Горизонты сделал это за нас в конце июля..

Flying Past Pluto

Вт, Октябрь 06, 2015 - 7:30

What would it look like to fly past Pluto? The robotic New Horizons spacecraft did just this in late July and continues to return stunning pictures of the dwarf planet. Some well-chosen flyby images have now been digitally sequenced to..

Orion Over and Under Tibet

Пн, Октябрь 05, 2015 - 8:30

This night was so serene you could see Orion rise downwards. The unusual spectacle was captured in this single-exposure image, featuring a deep sky around the famous constellation of Orion that appeared both above -- and reflected in -- a..