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May 21, 2020

Photographer Captures ISS Transiting the Sun During First Solar Photoshoot

Photographer Mack Murdoc is always up for a challenge. And he certainly gave himself one when he decided to capture the International Space Station moving across the Sun. Though the ISS transits the Sun quite often—the space station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes—getting good images of it takes a lot of research and skill.

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May 14, 2020

Astrophotographer Captures Incredible Fiery Shots of the Sun From His Backyard

Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is known for his spectacular photographs of the moon, but this time he aimed his lens...

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May 11, 2020

Scientists Reveal Fiery New Photo of Jupiter Taken From Earth

In an incredible show of teamwork, several organizations have collaborated to create a view of Jupiter like no other.

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May 7, 2020

People Are Sharing Their Photos of the Last Supermoon of 2020, AKA the Flower Moon

Another supermoon is making its appearance in the skies. Known as the Flower Moon, it’s the last supermoon we’ll see in 2020 and will cause the celestial body to look fuller and brighter than normal. Visible from late evening on May 6 until the morning of May 8, it’s a great opportunity to look up and take in the stars with your family.

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May 5, 2020

Abstract Photo of the Bahamas Wins NASA’s Battle for the Best Earth Photo

March Madness might not have taken place this year, but there’s another bracket-style tournament that deserves some attention.

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April 25, 2020

This HD Photo Gives Us an Extremely Detailed Look at Hundreds of Craters on the Moon

Backyard astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is always pushing his work to new heights and his latest photo, titled All Terminator, is...

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Researchers Spot a “Dragon” on Mars With High-Powered Camera

Since 2006, the University of Arizona’s HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment) has been exploring the surface of Mars. Specifically, it’s spent a lot of time in the Melas Chasma, a canyon located in the planet’s enormous Valles Marineris. One image, in particular, of the canyon floor conjures up a familiar sight. It’s almost as if a dragon landed on Mars. Taken 160 miles (258 km)

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April 22, 2020

Take a Peek at Another Dimension in NASA’s Stunning ‘Pillars of Creation’ Photo

Since it was first launched into space in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has taken some remarkable images of outer...

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April 9, 2020

NASA Releases Stunning Hi-Res Photos of Jupiter’s Swirling Atmosphere

Since first landing on Jupiter in 2016, NASA’s Juno space probe has provided us with a wealth of information about...

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March 6, 2020

NASA’s Curiosity Rover Took a 1.8-Billion-Pixel Panorama Photo of Mars

Once again NASA is showing how new technology is allowing us to learn more than ever before about the environment of other planets. The space agency just published an incredible photo taken by its Curiosity rover, which has been roaming Mars since 2012. At a mind-blowing 1.8 billion pixels, the photo it captured is a highly detailed panorama that takes us closer to the surface of the Red Planet.

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February 26, 2020

Photographer Captures Incredible Image of Mars Peeking Out From Behind the Moon

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy is always pushing his work to new levels.

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February 26, 2020

Reach for the Stars With These Unique Gifts for Space Lovers

When shopping for a space lover, it’s important to reach for the stars.

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