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2022 January 24 - Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula

Posted January 24, 2022 • 00:03:31

In today's image, we see the bright star Rigel in the constellation of Orion. Just to the left of this we see the nebula known as the Witch Head Nebula.

2022 January 23 - Saturn, Tethys, Rings, and Shadows

Posted January 23, 2022 • 00:04:17

In today's image, we see an image of Saturn taken by the Cassini spacecraft back in 2005. It shows the planet, rings, the moon Tethys, and the shadow...

2022 January 22 - The Full Moon and the Dancer

Posted January 22, 2022 • 00:03:54

In today's image, we see the full moon rising in the East as the Sun sets behind the photographer. We also see a flock of birds which may be seen to...

2022 January 21 - Young Star Jet MHO 2147

Posted January 21, 2022 • 00:04:14

In today's image, we see a pair of jets emanating from a young forming star.

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2022 January 20 - NGC 7822 in Cepheus

Posted January 20, 2022 • 00:03:52

In today's image, we see the star forming region NGC 7822 in the constellation of Cepheus. This is a relatively nearby star-forming region about 3000...