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2023 May 19 - Curly Spiral Galaxy M63

Posted May 19, 2023

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as M63. In this very deep exposure, we can see total streams around the galaxy where it is in the process...

2023 May 18 - WR 134 Ring Nebula

Posted May 18, 202300:04:16

In today's image, we see the nebula around a Wolf-Rayet star. This is a hot, massive star of the type that will eventually end its life as a supernova....

2023 May 17 - Sunspot with Light Bridge

Posted May 17, 202300:03:55

In today's image, we see a sunspot on the surface of our Sun. this is a cooler region on the solar surface where the energy flow has been inhibited...

2023 May 16 - Total Eclipse: The Big Corona

Posted May 16, 2023

In today's image, we see the total solar eclipse of April 2023 which was visible in parts of Australia. Here we see the Moon completely blocking out...

2023 May 15 - M16: Eagle Nebula Deep Field

Posted May 15, 2023

In today's image, we see the star forming region known as the Eagle Nebula. In the center of this, we see a newly formed cluster of stars. These stars...