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Night Hides the World

Пт, Октябрь 16, 2015 - 8:30

Stars come out as evening twilight fades in this serene skyscape following the Persian proverb "Night hides the world, but reveals a universe." The scene finds the Sun setting over northern Kenya and the night will soon hide the shores of

M16 and the Eagle Nebula

Чт, Октябрь 15, 2015 - 8:30

A star cluster around 2 million years young surrounded by natal clouds of dust and glowing gas, M16 is also known as The Eagle Nebula. This beautifully detailed image of the region includes cosmic sculptures made famous in Hubble Space..

A Gegenschein Lunar Eclipse

Ср, Октябрь 14, 2015 - 8:30

Is there anything interesting to see in the direction opposite the Sun? One night last month, there were quite a few things. First, the red-glowing orb on the lower right of the featured image is the full moon, darkened and reddened..

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...