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2022 November 25 - NGC 6744: Extragalactic Close-Up

Posted November 25, 202200:03:57

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as NGC 6744. This is a spiral galaxy, larger than our own Milky Way, but still showing the distinctive...

2022 November 24 - Lynds Dark Nebula 1251

Posted November 24, 202200:03:56

In today's image, we see Lynds Dark Nebula 1251. This is a region in the very early stages of star formation where stars are just beginning to form...

2022 November 23 - Earthset from Orion

Posted November 23, 202200:03:47

In today's image, we see Earth setting behind the lunar limb as imaged recently by the Orion craft. This has recently made a close approach to the lunar...

2022 November 22 - A Double Star Cluster in Perseus

Posted November 22, 202200:03:53

In today's image, we see the double star cluster known as h & χ Persei. They are also known by their catalog designations of NGC 869 (left) and...

2022 November 21 - The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble

Posted November 21, 202200:03:39

In today's image, we see the Butterfly Nebula as imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope. This is an example of a planetary nebula which is the end state...