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You’re looking at a picture of Mars’ moon Deimos, captured by the Perseverance rover from the surface of Mars. 😍
#space #astronomy #science
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February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
You’re looking at a picture of Mars’ moon Deimos, captured by the Perseverance rover from the surface of Mars. 😍
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#space #astronomy #science
Andromeda, shining so beautifully and brightly, 2.5 MILLION light years away from Earth.
The satellite galaxy, M32 can also be seen in this photo as a bright ball on the upper edge of Andromeda’s disk and that splash of light down below is the elliptical galaxy, Messier 110.
#Space #Photography
The satellite galaxy, M32 can also be seen in this photo as a bright ball on the upper edge of Andromeda’s disk and that splash of light down below is the elliptical galaxy, Messier 110.
#Space #Photography
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Andromeda, shining so beautifully and brightly, 2.5 MILLION light years away from Earth.
The satellite galaxy, M32 can also be seen in this photo as a bright ball on the upper edge of Andromeda’s disk and that splash of light down below is the elliptical galaxy, Messier 110.
#Space #Photography
The satellite galaxy, M32 can also be seen in this photo as a bright ball on the upper edge of Andromeda’s disk and that splash of light down below is the elliptical galaxy, Messier 110.
#Space #Photography
IC 342, a galaxy hidden away in constellation Camelopardalis. 🌌
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
IC 342, a galaxy hidden away in constellation Camelopardalis. 🌌
Jupiter’s clouds caught in high definition by Juno 😍😍
February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Jupiter’s clouds caught in high definition by Juno 😍😍
This is no ordinary JWST photo, this is a view of over 800,000 galaxies with dark matter being indicated in the blue. The more intense the blue the denser the dark matter
February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This is no ordinary JWST photo, this is a view of over 800,000 galaxies with dark matter being indicated in the blue. The more intense the blue the denser the dark matter
NGC 6334, the Cat’s Paw Nebula in Scorpius, lies 5,500 light-years away and spans 320 light-years. JWST unveils intricate star-forming filaments and glowing cavities in this massive emission nebula for its third anniversary. 🌌
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NGC 6334, the Cat’s Paw Nebula in Scorpius, lies 5,500 light-years away and spans 320 light-years. JWST unveils intricate star-forming filaments and glowing cavities in this massive emission nebula for its third anniversary. 🌌
The Horsehead Nebula, or Barnard 33, resides roughly 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Orion. Pictured by Webb in 2024, infrared images captured fine details of its illuminated edge where UV radiation is actively eroding the structure of the iconic, collapsing cloud of gas and dust. 🌌
February 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The Horsehead Nebula, or Barnard 33, resides roughly 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Orion. Pictured by Webb in 2024, infrared images captured fine details of its illuminated edge where UV radiation is actively eroding the structure of the iconic, collapsing cloud of gas and dust. 🌌
Lynds 483 (L483) contains shimmering ejections emitted by two actively forming stars. High-resolution near-infrared light captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows incredible detail and structure within these lobes, revealing the chaotic process of stellar birth. 🌌
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Lynds 483 (L483) contains shimmering ejections emitted by two actively forming stars. High-resolution near-infrared light captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows incredible detail and structure within these lobes, revealing the chaotic process of stellar birth. 🌌
Herbig-Haro 46/47, a pair of actively forming stars in Vela, lies 1,470 light-years distant. This dynamic duo, featuring fiery orange lobes and a surrounding deep blue nebula, was imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope. 🌟
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Herbig-Haro 46/47, a pair of actively forming stars in Vela, lies 1,470 light-years distant. This dynamic duo, featuring fiery orange lobes and a surrounding deep blue nebula, was imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope. 🌟
The Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus), a vast star-forming region 161,000 light-years away, is captured in stunning detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. This image reveals thousands of young stars amidst cosmic, silk-like filaments. 🕷️
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus), a vast star-forming region 161,000 light-years away, is captured in stunning detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. This image reveals thousands of young stars amidst cosmic, silk-like filaments. 🕷️
The Milky Way arches over the Chilean mountains while a beam of zodiacal light dust reflecting sunlight in our solar system points toward the horizon. This 30-exposure composite captures the "false dawn" alongside the Large Magellanic Cloud. 🌌
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Milky Way arches over the Chilean mountains while a beam of zodiacal light dust reflecting sunlight in our solar system points toward the horizon. This 30-exposure composite captures the "false dawn" alongside the Large Magellanic Cloud. 🌌
NGC 2808, a massive globular cluster in the Milky Way, harbors over 1 million stars and reveals three generations formed early in its 12.5-billion-year history. Captured by Hubble. 🌌
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
NGC 2808, a massive globular cluster in the Milky Way, harbors over 1 million stars and reveals three generations formed early in its 12.5-billion-year history. Captured by Hubble. 🌌
NGC 3603, a massive star-forming region in Carina, lies 20,000 light-years away and spans 17 light-years. This stellar “jewel box” hosts thousands of sparkling young stars amid swirling dust and gas, imaged by Hubble. 🌌
February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
NGC 3603, a massive star-forming region in Carina, lies 20,000 light-years away and spans 17 light-years. This stellar “jewel box” hosts thousands of sparkling young stars amid swirling dust and gas, imaged by Hubble. 🌌
The star-formation Lupus 3
Beautiful in all its glory ❤️
Beautiful in all its glory ❤️
February 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
The star-formation Lupus 3
Beautiful in all its glory ❤️
Beautiful in all its glory ❤️
LEDA 1313424, the Bullseye galaxy in Pisces, spans 250,000 light-years across with nine concentric rings from a dwarf galaxy collision 50 million years ago. Hubble reveals this record-breaking cosmic bullseye, 2.5 times our Milky Way’s size. 🌌
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#space #astronomy #science
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
LEDA 1313424, the Bullseye galaxy in Pisces, spans 250,000 light-years across with nine concentric rings from a dwarf galaxy collision 50 million years ago. Hubble reveals this record-breaking cosmic bullseye, 2.5 times our Milky Way’s size. 🌌
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#space #astronomy #science
NGC 2014 and NGC 2020, the “Cosmic Reef” in the Large Magellanic Cloud, lie 163,000 light-years away. Hubble captured this star-forming region where massive stars sculpt coral-like bubbles and glowing gas. 🌌
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
NGC 2014 and NGC 2020, the “Cosmic Reef” in the Large Magellanic Cloud, lie 163,000 light-years away. Hubble captured this star-forming region where massive stars sculpt coral-like bubbles and glowing gas. 🌌
NGC 6535, a globular cluster in Serpens, spans one light-year and lies 22,000 light-years distant. This ancient stellar grouping, rich in aging yellow stars, was imaged by Hubble. ✨
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#space #astronomy #science
February 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM
NGC 6535, a globular cluster in Serpens, spans one light-year and lies 22,000 light-years distant. This ancient stellar grouping, rich in aging yellow stars, was imaged by Hubble. ✨
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#space #astronomy #science
Pismis 26, a globular cluster in Scorpius, gleams with thousands of stars 23,000 light-years distant near the galactic bulge. Discovered in 1959, this 12 billion-year-old formation was captured by Hubble. 🌌
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#space #astronomy #science
February 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Pismis 26, a globular cluster in Scorpius, gleams with thousands of stars 23,000 light-years distant near the galactic bulge. Discovered in 1959, this 12 billion-year-old formation was captured by Hubble. 🌌
#space #astronomy #science
#space #astronomy #science
The spiral galaxy NGC 2276 in Cepheus appears lopsided due to gravitational interaction with neighbor NGC 2300 (Not pictured). Its blue arm showcases intense star formation, located 120 million light-years away. Imaged by Hubble. 🌌
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February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The spiral galaxy NGC 2276 in Cepheus appears lopsided due to gravitational interaction with neighbor NGC 2300 (Not pictured). Its blue arm showcases intense star formation, located 120 million light-years away. Imaged by Hubble. 🌌
#space #astronomy #science
#space #astronomy #science
The spiral galaxy NGC 4455 in Coma Berenices, named after Queen Berenice II’s legendary locks placed among the stars. 45 million light-years away, captured by Hubble. 🌌
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#space #astronomy #science
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The spiral galaxy NGC 4455 in Coma Berenices, named after Queen Berenice II’s legendary locks placed among the stars. 45 million light-years away, captured by Hubble. 🌌
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#space #astronomy #science
Hubble’s crystal clear view of globular cluster Terzan 2 packs hundreds of thousands of suns into a tiny patch of sky, revealing our galaxy’s crowded, ancient heart.
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#space #astronomy #science
February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Hubble’s crystal clear view of globular cluster Terzan 2 packs hundreds of thousands of suns into a tiny patch of sky, revealing our galaxy’s crowded, ancient heart.
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#space #astronomy #science
7,200 light-years away, this globular cluster teems with tens of thousands of stars including ancient white dwarfs & the 13B-year-old exoplanet orbiting a pulsar-white dwarf pair.
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#space #astronomy #science
February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
7,200 light-years away, this globular cluster teems with tens of thousands of stars including ancient white dwarfs & the 13B-year-old exoplanet orbiting a pulsar-white dwarf pair.
#space #astronomy #science
#space #astronomy #science
Venus might get a mega meteor shower this July from ancient asteroid twins 2021 PH27 & 2025 GN1!They split 17-21K yrs ago near the Sun, leaving dust trails. Super-bright fireballs visible from Earth, but best from space. Like Geminids for Venus!
(Artist’s Impression. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
(Artist’s Impression. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Venus might get a mega meteor shower this July from ancient asteroid twins 2021 PH27 & 2025 GN1!They split 17-21K yrs ago near the Sun, leaving dust trails. Super-bright fireballs visible from Earth, but best from space. Like Geminids for Venus!
(Artist’s Impression. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
(Artist’s Impression. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
This might be bad news for alien life 😬
Europa’s icy shell may be way thicker than hoped: new analysis of Juno 2022 microwave data puts the rigid outer shell at 18 miles thick. That likely makes it harder for oxygen/nutrients to reach the hidden ocean, but Europa Clipper will investigate soon. 🧊
Europa’s icy shell may be way thicker than hoped: new analysis of Juno 2022 microwave data puts the rigid outer shell at 18 miles thick. That likely makes it harder for oxygen/nutrients to reach the hidden ocean, but Europa Clipper will investigate soon. 🧊
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This might be bad news for alien life 😬
Europa’s icy shell may be way thicker than hoped: new analysis of Juno 2022 microwave data puts the rigid outer shell at 18 miles thick. That likely makes it harder for oxygen/nutrients to reach the hidden ocean, but Europa Clipper will investigate soon. 🧊
Europa’s icy shell may be way thicker than hoped: new analysis of Juno 2022 microwave data puts the rigid outer shell at 18 miles thick. That likely makes it harder for oxygen/nutrients to reach the hidden ocean, but Europa Clipper will investigate soon. 🧊
🚨: JWST may have discovered that some of the universe’s earliest supermassive black holes skipped the “star phase” altogether, forming when massive, pristine gas clouds collapsed directly into black holes just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang!
January 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🚨: JWST may have discovered that some of the universe’s earliest supermassive black holes skipped the “star phase” altogether, forming when massive, pristine gas clouds collapsed directly into black holes just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang!