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Astronomy Picture of the Day

The Seagull Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250626.html
A stunning broadband image of the Seagull Nebula (IC 2177), a sprawling complex of interstellar gas and dust, resembling a bird in flight. The image showcases the nebula's vibrant red hues from atomic hydrogen, punctuated by bluish regions and embedded stars. Located near Sirius in Canis Major, this cosmic wonder spans over 200 light-years and is part of the Canis Majoris OB1 association.
June 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 18/10/2017

Stars and Dust in Corona Australis

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171018.htm<a href="/hashtag/CosmicDust" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#CosmicDusts#Nebulae##StarBirtht#SouthernCrowne#NGC6726##Astronomys#Spacey#MilkyWayM#ReflectionNebulao#AstroPhotographyt#DeepSpacee#HerbigHarorbigHaro
A stunning telescopic view of NGC 6726, 6727, and IC 4812 reflection nebulae in Corona Australis. Blue dust clouds illuminate the region, reflecting the light from bright blue stars. The image shows young stars forming within the nebulae, along with Herbig-Haro objects, created by outflows from newborn stars. The vastness of space is emphasized by the backdrop of distant Milky Way stars.
June 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 30/09/2008

Planets Ahoy!

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080930.htm<a href="/hashtag/planets" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#planets##rockyplanetsy#Venuss#Marsu#Mercury##Spicay#astronomys#nightskyn#solareclipser#sunset #Australiaustralia
Silhouette of a girl on a pier at sunset, pointing towards the sky where Venus, Mars, Mercury, and the star Spica are visible. The image cleverly highlights the four inner rocky planets of our solar system, with Earth visible as the landscape at the bottom of the frame. A stunning display of celestial alignment.
June 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 20/01/1999

Possible Planets And Infrared Dust

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990120.htm<a href="/hashtag/HubbleSpaceTelescope" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#HubbleSpaceTelescopee#Exoplanetso#NearInfraredI#DustDisksu#PlanetaryFormationo#Astronomys#Spacey#Starse#Planets##HD141569H#HR4796A#HR4796A
Near-infrared Hubble images reveal dust disks around stars HD 141569 and HR 4796A. Gaps in these disks, similar to Saturn's rings, suggest the presence of unseen orbiting planets. The image includes a scale showing the diameter of Neptune's orbit for comparison. The bright starlight has been blocked to enhance visibility of the faint dust features.
June 26, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 06/10/2003

A Near Record Ozone Hole in 2003

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap031006.htm<a href="/hashtag/OzoneLayer" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#OzoneLayero#OzoneHolez#ClimateChanget#EarthScienceh#EnvironmentalSciencel#SpaceSciencee#SatelliteImagei#Antarcticat#UVRadiationa#TOMSon #TOMS
Satellite image of the Antarctic ozone hole on September 11, 2003, showing a depletion of ozone over the South Pole, larger than the size of North America. The image, taken by TOMS on the Earth Probe satellite, highlights the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the ozone layer, crucial for shielding Earth from harmful UV radiation. While international efforts have decreased damaging chemicals, this year's ozone hole is larger than last year's due to colder stratospheric temperatures.
June 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 13/10/1998

In the Center of the Dumbbell Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap981013.htm<a href="/hashtag/DumbbellNebula" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#DumbbellNebulal#M27u#NGC6853##PlanetaryNebular#Spacea#Astronomys#Astrophysicso#Cosmologyo#DeepSpacee#FalseColorl#HydrogenGasr#Vulpeculau#Nebulas##StarDeathtarDeath
False-color image of the central region of the Dumbbell Nebula (M27, NGC 6853) in the constellation Vulpecula. Green represents glowing hydrogen gas; red shows dense molecular gas and dust. This planetary nebula was created by an aging star (visible near the center). Requires powerful telescopes to observe in this detail.
June 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 03/06/1997

Venus' Once Molten Surface
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Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970603.htm<a href="/hashtag/VenusSurface" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#VenusSurfaces#MagellanMissionn#PlanetarySciencey#SpaceExplorationl#RadarImagingr#VolcanicDomesn#InfernalLandscapea#HotPlaneto#Venust#Cosmologyosmology
A radar-generated image of Venus's surface, revealing a landscape of large, circular volcanic domes, approximately 25 kilometers across. The image, a product of data from NASA's Magellan mission (1990-1994), depicts the planet's fiery, textured surface, a testament to intense volcanism. The intense heat prevents long-duration surface exploration.
June 26, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 02/11/2001

THEMIS of Mars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap011102.htm<a href="/hashtag/MarsOdyssey" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MarsOdysseys#THEMIS #InfraredMarsa#MarsSouthPoleo#PlanetarySciencey#SpaceExplorationl#NASAo#MarsImagea#ThermalImagingl#RedPlanetedPlanet
A striking infrared image of Mars' southern hemisphere, captured by the Mars Odyssey spacecraft's THEMIS instrument. False-color representation shows temperatures ranging from 0°C (red) to -120°C (purple). The image highlights the shrinking south polar ice cap (frozen CO2) and the temperature drop into the Martian night. A thin blue crescent at the top represents the Martian atmosphere. The image is a test of the THEMIS camera system, taken from 22,000 km altitude.
June 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 27/12/2017

The Horsehead Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171227.htm<a href="/hashtag/HorseheadNebula" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#HorseheadNebulaa#Barnard33a#OrionNebulao#Spacea#Astronomys#Nebula #Cosmologyo#Starsy#StarFormationo#DeepSpacee#NightSkyN#CFHTk#CanadaFranceHawaiiTelescopeelescope
A stunning image of the Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) in Orion. The dark, dust-filled nebula silhouetted against a bright red background of ionized hydrogen gas. Young stars are forming at its base. Captured by the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Light from the nebula takes 1500 years to reach Earth.
June 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 05/01/2004

Spirit Pan from Gusev Crater

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040105.htm<a href="/hashtag/MarsLanding" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#MarsLandings#SpiritRoverr#NASAe#GusevCratere#RedPlanete#SpaceExplorationl#SixMinutesOfTerrorO#MarsExplorationRoveri#MERv#PlanetaryScienceyScience
A 360-degree panorama from NASA's Spirit Rover on the surface of Mars. The image shows the rover's landing site in Gusev Crater, a suspected ancient lake bed, with the rover's equipment visible in the foreground. The panorama was taken by Spirit's navigation camera after a seven-month journey.
June 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 22/02/2010

Galaxy Group Hickson 31

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100222.htm<a href="/hashtag/GalaxyCollision" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GalaxyCollisiono#Hickson31i#DwarfGalaxiesG#GalacticMergeri#SpaceTelescopee#Spitzer##GALEXr#Hubble #Astronomys#Astrophysicso#Cosmologyo#DeepSpacee#UniverseUniverse
A stunning composite image of Hickson Compact Group 31, a group of dwarf galaxies in the constellation Eridanus, merging over a billion years. The image, created from data from Spitzer, GALEX, and Hubble telescopes, shows colliding galaxies, stellar bridges, and trails of stars indicating a dynamic galactic dance. This cosmic collision will eventually form a single elliptical galaxy.
June 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 24/09/2012

NGC 2736: The Pencil Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120924.htm<a href="/hashtag/CosmicWonder" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#CosmicWonderi#PencilNebulai#NGC2736##SupernovaRemnanta#VelaSupernovau#SpaceBeautyc#Astrophotographyt#Astronomys#Spacey#Nebula #Starsa#Galaxy #DeepSpaceeepSpace
Stunning image of the Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736), a thin filament of glowing gas within the Vela supernova remnant. This detailed color composite shows the nebula's braided structure, a shock wave traveling at over 500,000 kilometers per hour, remnants of a star explosion from 11,000 years ago. The nebula spans 5 light-years and is located 800 light-years from Earth.
June 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 21/07/2010

The Crown of the Sun

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100721.htm<a href="/hashtag/SolarEclipse" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#SolarEclipser#EasterIslandEclipsed#TotalSolarEclipser#Corona #Suno#Astronomys#Spacey#Eclipse2023i#SolarProminencesm#AstroPhotographyt#NewMoon##Earthshinerthshine
A stunning composite image of the July 11, 2023 total solar eclipse over Easter Island. The image showcases the Sun's corona in exquisite detail, revealing subtle shades and shimmering features. Solar prominences are visible extending from the sun's edge, and the dimly lit surface of the New Moon is also visible due to Earthshine.
June 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 27/10/1997

Closeup of Antennae Galaxy Collision

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap971027.htm<a href="/hashtag/GalacticCollision" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GalacticCollisiono#CosmicClashm#GalaxyInteractione#StarBirtht#CorvusConstellatione#Astrophysicso#SpaceBeautyc#AstronomyPicturey#HubbleImageb#DeepSpaceeepSpace
A breathtaking image of two galaxies colliding in the Corvus constellation. Dark dust pillars, marking massive molecular clouds, are compressed, triggering the rapid formation of millions of stars. This spectacular event showcases the dynamic nature of the universe, where galactic mergers lead to vibrant star-forming regions.
June 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 04/03/2000

Saturn At Night

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000304.htm<a href="/hashtag/Saturn" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Saturn
#Voyager1V#SpaceExplorationl#NASAo#PlanetarySciencey#RingsOfSaturnO#Cosmos #Astronomys#Spacey#Science##SolarSystema#GasGiantG#Nightsidei#Voyager#Voyager
A stunning view of Saturn's nightside, captured by Voyager 1 in 1980 from over 1.4 billion kilometers away. The crescent-shaped planet casts a shadow across its bright rings, which in turn cast a shadow on Saturn's cloud tops. This unique perspective is only possible from beyond Earth's orbit.
June 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 20/12/2018

Red Nebula, Green Comet, Blue Stars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181220.htm<a href="/hashtag/CometWirtanen" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#CometWirtanenW#PleiadesP#CaliforniaNebulai#NGC1499##DeepSkyObjectk#Astrophotographyt#Spacey#Cosmologyo#Astronomys#NightSkyN#WinterConstellationsl#Comets#Nebula #Starsa #Stars
A stunning astrophotograph showcasing Comet Wirtanen in turquoise near the Pleiades star cluster. The California Nebula (NGC 1499) in a reddish hue is visible to the left, along with dark nebulae and the faint glow of the Perseus molecular cloud. This image, captured on December 17th, highlights the comet's close approach to Earth and the vibrant colors of deep-space objects.
June 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Astronomy Picture of the Day

Rubin's First Look: A Sagittarius Skyscape

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250625.html
A stunning image from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showcasing the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20) in the Sagittarius constellation. The vibrant colors highlight the glowing hydrogen gas and reflected starlight within these expansive star-forming regions. This detailed view captures the intricate structures and rich detail of these celestial wonders.
June 25, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2024

Thor's Helmet

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240109.htm<a href="/hashtag/ThorsHelmet" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#ThorsHelmetr#NGC2359##Nebula #Spacea#Astronomys#AstroPhotographyt#WolfRayetStara#Supernovau#Cosmologyo#DeepSpacee#Astrophotot#SpaceArtS#UniverseUniverse
Stunning image of NGC 2359, also known as Thor's Helmet, a nebula shaped like a helmet with wing-like structures. This interstellar bubble is about 30 light-years across and is powered by a bright, massive Wolf-Rayet star at its center, destined to explode as a supernova within the next few thousand years. The image showcases the nebula's intricate filamentary structure in vibrant teal and red hues.
June 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 06/08/2023

SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230806.htm<a href="/hashtag/SN1006" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#SN1006
#SupernovaRemnanta#SpaceRibbonc#Hubble #Astronomys#Astrophysicso#CosmicExplosionx#GuestStaru#1006AD #1006AD
A stunning image of SN 1006, the remnant of a supernova explosion witnessed in 1006 AD. The image showcases a striking red ribbon-like structure, representing the expanding shockwave from this ancient stellar event, approximately 7000 light years away. The vast expanse of space is speckled with distant stars and galaxies.
June 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 11/06/2021

Eclipse Flyby

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210611.htm<a href="/hashtag/AnnularSolarEclipse" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#AnnularSolarEclipser#RingOfFiren#SolarEclipse2024i#AstronomyPhotographyt#EclipseSeasons#NewMoon##Apogee #SunriseEclipsee#BirdsInFlightI#Massachusettsc#QuincyBeachn#APODch #APOD
A breathtaking digital composite capturing a stunning annular solar eclipse. The silhouetted new moon, appearing small due to its distance from Earth (apogee), creates a "ring of fire" effect around the sun. A flock of birds flies in formation across the image, adding a surreal touch to this celestial event observed from Quincy Beach, Massachusetts.
June 25, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 16/09/2008

W5: Pillars of Star Creation

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080916.htm<a href="/hashtag/StarFormation" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#StarFormationo#W5NebulaW#IC1848 #SpitzerSpaceTelescopee#Astrophysicso#Cosmologyo#HeartAndSoulNebulasl#Nebulas##Spaces#Astronomys#Starsy#InfraredAstronomys#DeepSpaceeepSpace
Infrared image of the star-forming region W5 (IC 1848), part of the Heart and Soul Nebulas in Cassiopeia. Red shows heated dust; white and green show dense gas clouds. Older stars in the center trigger younger star formation at the edges via compressed gas. Image from the Spitzer Space Telescope.
June 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 27/09/2010

The Dancing Auroras of Saturn

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100927.htm<a href="/hashtag/SaturnAurora" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#SaturnAurorar#CassiniImagesn#PlanetarySciencey#SpaceExplorationl#InfraredAstronomys#Magnetospheret#SaturnRingsu#AuroraBorealisB#GasGiantG#PlanetaryAtmosphereso#Science#Science
False-color infrared image of Saturn, showcasing its rings in blue and the planet's atmosphere in shades of red and purple. A green band indicates the southern aurora. The image reveals details of Saturn's atmospheric bands and the dynamic auroral activity influenced by its magnetosphere and moons.
June 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 06/03/2015

Cometary Globule CG4

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150306.htm<a href="/hashtag/CometaryGlobule" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#CometaryGlobuley#CG4u#DeepSky##Astrophotographyt#Nebula #StarFormationo#Puppis #VelaSupernovaRemnanta#GumNebulau#Galaxy #Galaxy
Stunning image of Cometary Globule CG4, a vast dusty cloud 1300 light-years away in the constellation Puppis. Its head spans 1.5 light-years, tail 8, containing enough material for several suns & exhibiting ongoing star formation. A distant galaxy is visible in the background, over 100 million light-years away. The image shows CG4's relationship to the Vela Supernova Remnant & the Gum Nebula.
June 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 14/05/2017

Ganymede: The Largest Moon

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170514.htm<a href="/hashtag/Ganymede" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GanymedeG#JupiterMooni#LargestMoong#SolarSystema#NASAe#GalileoProbel#SpaceExplorationl#IcyWorldI#OceanWorlde#Astronomys#Spacey #Space
A stunning image of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, captured by NASA's Galileo probe. The icy surface reveals a mix of young, bright craters and older, darker terrain with grooves and ridges. The prominent Galileo Regio, an ancient region of unknown origin, is visible in the upper right. Ganymede is thought to possess a subsurface ocean holding more water than Earth.
June 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 15/09/2007

Iapetus: 3D Equatorial Ridge

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070915.htm<a href="/hashtag/Iapetus" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Iapetus##SaturnMoont#Cassini##SpaceExplorationl#PlanetarySciencey#Cosmologyo#Astronomys#3DImage##WalnutMoonl#SolarSystemMysterymMystery
Stereoscopic image of Iapetus, a Saturnian moon, showcasing its unique equatorial ridge. The ridge, approximately 20km wide and 20km high, is a mysterious and unparalleled feature in our solar system, giving the moon a distinctive walnut shape. This image, from a Cassini flyby in 2007, reveals the heavily cratered surface of the ridge. View with red/blue 3D glasses for a more impactful experience.
June 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM