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2021 December 03 - Comet Leonard and the Whale Galaxy

Posted December 3, 202100:03:36

In today's image, we see Comet Leonard which is getting closer to Earth (but not nearly close enough to be a danger to us!) The comet will hopefully...

2021 December 02 - NGC 6822: Barnard's Galaxy

Posted December 2, 202100:03:27

In today's image, we see Barnard's Galaxy, an example of a dwarf irregular galaxy which is a member of our Local Group of galaxies.


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2021 December 01 - A Blue Banded Blood Moon

Posted December 1, 202100:03:45

In today's image, we see the partially eclipsed Moon from November 19. The red portion is in Earth's shadow while the gray portion is directly illuminated...

2021 November 30 - In Motion: Uranus and Moons

Posted November 30, 202100:04:56

In today's image, we see the planet Uranus and four of its moons. The planet, served at opposition when it is closest to Earth, will appear largest...

2021 November 29 - The Extraordinary Spiral in LL Pegasi

Posted November 29, 202100:03:55

In today's image, we see a spiral in LL Pegasi - not a spiral galaxy, it is believed that this may be material being expelled by a star as it enters...