Hubble captures one of a pair of hat-shaped galaxies
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the delightfully named Little Sombrero galaxy, so named for its long …
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Hubble captures beautiful aftermath of supernova explosion
Supernovas can mean the end of the star they encounter, but they are not just destructive phenomena. When a star …
Hubble captures beautiful aftermath of supernova explosion
Supernovas can mean the end of the star they encounter, but they are not just destructive phenomena. When a star …
NASA’s Mars drone captures cool shots of rover landing gear
NASA’s Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has captured some amazing images of the landing gear of the spacecraft that brought itself and …
Hubble captures serene galaxy with a monster at its heart
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the galaxy M91, a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma …
Hubble captures spiral galaxy in constellation of Serpens
The image from the Hubble Space Telescope shared this week shows a “snake galaxy” with writhing, serpent-like spiral arms, correctly …
Hubble captures a dusty galaxy which holds a luminous secret
This week’s Hubble Space Telescope image shows the dusty galaxy NGC 7172, 110 million light-years away in the constellation Piscis …
Hubble captures spiral galaxy 60 million light-years away
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows spiral galaxy NGC 4571, 60 million light-years away in the constellation …
Hubble captures epic view of three galaxies merging into one
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows no fewer than three galaxies merging into one, called IC 2431. …
Solar Orbiter captures a dramatic solar prominence
The sun is a literal hotbed of activity, releasing plasma streams that can stretch throughout the solar system, affecting both …