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2025 November 02 - A Horseshoe Einstein Ring from Hubble

Posted November 2, 2025

In today's image, we see an almost complete Einstein ring which is caused by the closer elliptical galaxy which bends the light from the more distant...

2025 November 01 - Pleaides from Planet Earth

Posted November 1, 2025

In today's image, we see the Pleiades star cluster. This is also known as M45 and is a prominent star cluster visible in the sky, located in the constellation...

2025 October 31 - Ghosts in Cassiopeia

Posted October 31, 2025

In today's image, we see patterns that may resemble ghosts located in the direction of the constellation of Cassiopeia.


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2025 October 30 - Lynds Dark Nebula 43

Posted October 30, 2025

In today's image, we see the object known as Lynds Dark Nebula 43 which has the rough appearance of a bat flying across the sky. It is actually a dark...

2025 October 29 - Dust Shapes of the Ghost Nebula

Posted October 29, 2025

In today's image, we see the region around the Ghost Nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. This is a part of a star forming region which new stars...