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Sagittarius Sunflowers

Пт, Июнь 24, 2016 - 8:30

These three bright nebulae are often featured in telescopic tours of the constellation Sagittarius and the crowded starfields of the central Milky Way. In fact, 18th century cosmic tourist Charles Messier cataloged...

Solstice Dawn and Full Moonset

Чт, Июнь 23, 2016 - 7:30

A Full Moon sets as the Solstice Sun rises in this June 20 dawn skyscape. Captured from a nearby peak in central California, planet Earth, the scene looks across the summit of Mount Hamilton and Lick Observatory domes on a calendar date that..

Cirrus over Paris

Ср, Июнь 22, 2016 - 8:30

What's that over Paris? Cirrus. Typically, cirrus clouds appear white or gray when reflecting sunlight, can appear dark at sunset (or sunrise) against a better lit sky. Cirrus are among the highest types of clouds and are usually..

NGC 6814: Grand Design Spiral Galaxy from Hubble

Вт, Июнь 21, 2016 - 8:30

In the center of this serene stellar swirl is likely a harrowing black-hole beast. The surrounding swirl sweeps around billions of stars which are highlighted by the brightest and bluest. The breadth and beauty of the display give the swirl..

Sunrise Solstice over Stonehenge

Пн, Июнь 20, 2016 - 8:30

Today the Sun reaches its northernmost point in planet Earth's sky. Called a solstice, the date traditionally marks a change of seasons -- from spring to summer in Earth's Northern Hemisphere and from fall to winter in Earth's Southern..

Galaxy and Planets Beyond Bristlecone Pines

Вс, Июнь 19, 2016 - 8:30

What's older than these ancient trees? Nobody you know -- but almost everything in the background of this picture. The trees are impressively old -- each part of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest located in eastern California, USA.

Sputnik Planum vs. Krun Macula

Сб, Июнь 18, 2016 - 8:30

Pluto's pitted plains meet rugged highlands in this stunning view. On the left lies a southeastern extent of the bright region still informally known as Sputnik Planum. At right the edge of a dark region, informally Krun Macula, rises..

Астрономическая неделя с 20 по 26 июля 2016 года

Сб, Июнь 18, 2016 - 0:07

На данной неделе наступит летнее солнцестояние (21 июня), а 26 июня произойдет покрытие Луной планеты Нептун при видимости на..

Comet PanSTARRS in the Southern Fish

Пт, Июнь 17, 2016 - 8:30

Now approaching our fair planet this Comet PanSTARRS (C/2013 X1) will come closest on June 21-22, a mere 5.3 light-minutes away. By then its appearance low in northern hemisphere predawn skies (high in the south), will be affected by the..

Comet PanSTARRS in the Southern Fish

Пт, Июнь 17, 2016 - 7:30

Northern Lights above Lofoten

Чт, Июнь 16, 2016 - 8:30

The Aurora Borealis or northern lights are familiar visitors to night skies above the village of Reine in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, planet Earth. In this scene, captured from a mountaintop camp site, the auroral curtains do seem to create..

APOD Placeholder

Ср, Июнь 15, 2016 - 8:30

A new and exciting APOD will appear here today at 1:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time (USA) after the LIGO press conference at the 228th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society in San Diego, CA has begun. We at APOD (again) appreciate your patience..