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2025 October 23 - SWAN, Swan, Eagle

Posted October 23, 2025

In today's image, we see the Swan and Eagle Nebulae as well as Comet SWAN as it passes in front of some of the bright star clouds of our Milky Way galaxy.

2025 October 22 - Comet Lemmon over the High Tatras

Posted October 22, 2025

In today's image, we see a composite image of 50 photos put together to show detail in the tails of Comet Lemmon. The comet is currently visible in...

2025 October 21 - IC 1805: The Heart Nebula

Posted October 21, 202500:03:45

In today's image, we see the emission nebula known as the Heart Nebula. This is a star forming region in the process of forming a new cluster of stars.

2025 October 20 - Finding Comet Lemmon

Posted October 20, 2025

In today's image, we see Comet Lemmon which is currently visible near the Big Dipper in the Northern sky. It may be easier to find using your camera...

2025 October 19 - Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko Creates Its Tails

Posted October 19, 2025

In today's image, we see comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko as imaged by the Rosetta spacecraft. This shows jets of materials being expelled from the comet...