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2025 January 18 - Full Moon, Full Mars

Posted January 18, 2025

In today's image, we see the full moon as the planet Mars passed behind it in what is known as an occultation.


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2025 January 17 - Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A

Posted January 17, 2025

In today's image, we see the supernova remnant known as Cassiopeia A. This is the remnant of a massive star that would have been seen to explode as...

2025 January 16 - M83: The Southern Pinwheel

Posted January 16, 202500:03:47

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as M83 or the Southern Pinwheel.


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2025 January 15 - Wolf Moon Engulfs Mars

Posted January 15, 2025

In today's image, we see the January full moon, known as the Wolf Moon which has just passed directly in front of Mars in what is called an occultation....

2025 January 14 - North Star: Polaris and Surrounding Dust

Posted January 14, 2025

In today's image, we see the North Star, also known as Polaris which is the star which happens to be located close to the North Celestial Pole on the...