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Posting Astronomy Picture of the Day from today and other days with the corresponding official explanation from NASA and also reposting astronomy content. If you like pets, check out my brother @catdogsky.bsky.social rilufi.github.io/en/apod

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture of the Day The Seagull Nebula Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250626.html

A stunning broadband image of the Seagull Nebula (IC 2177), a sprawling complex of interstellar gas and dust, resembling a bird in flight. The image showcases the nebula's vibrant red hues from atomic hydrogen, punctuated by bluish regions and embedded stars. Located near Sirius in Canis Major, this cosmic wonder spans over 200 light-years and is part of the Canis Majoris OB1 association.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 18/10/2017 Stars and Dust in Corona Australis Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171018.html #CosmicDust #Nebulae #StarBirth #SouthernCrown #NGC6726 #Astronomy #Space #MilkyWay #ReflectionNebula #AstroPhotography #DeepSpace #HerbigHaro

A stunning telescopic view of NGC 6726, 6727, and IC 4812 reflection nebulae in Corona Australis. Blue dust clouds illuminate the region, reflecting the light from bright blue stars. The image shows young stars forming within the nebulae, along with Herbig-Haro objects, created by outflows from newborn stars. The vastness of space is emphasized by the backdrop of distant Milky Way stars.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 30/09/2008 Planets Ahoy! Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080930.html #planets #rockyplanets #Venus #Mars #Mercury #Spica #astronomy #nightsky #solareclipse #sunset #Australia

Silhouette of a girl on a pier at sunset, pointing towards the sky where Venus, Mars, Mercury, and the star Spica are visible. The image cleverly highlights the four inner rocky planets of our solar system, with Earth visible as the landscape at the bottom of the frame. A stunning display of celestial alignment.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 20/01/1999 Possible Planets And Infrared Dust Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990120.html #HubbleSpaceTelescope #Exoplanets #NearInfrared #DustDisks #PlanetaryFormation #Astronomy #Space #Stars #Planets #HD141569 #HR4796A

Near-infrared Hubble images reveal dust disks around stars HD 141569 and HR 4796A. Gaps in these disks, similar to Saturn's rings, suggest the presence of unseen orbiting planets. The image includes a scale showing the diameter of Neptune's orbit for comparison. The bright starlight has been blocked to enhance visibility of the faint dust features.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 06/10/2003 A Near Record Ozone Hole in 2003 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap031006.html #OzoneLayer #OzoneHole #ClimateChange #EarthScience #EnvironmentalScience #SpaceScience #SatelliteImage #Antarctica #UVRadiation #TOMS

Satellite image of the Antarctic ozone hole on September 11, 2003, showing a depletion of ozone over the South Pole, larger than the size of North America. The image, taken by TOMS on the Earth Probe satellite, highlights the impact of atmospheric pollutants on the ozone layer, crucial for shielding Earth from harmful UV radiation. While international efforts have decreased damaging chemicals, this year's ozone hole is larger than last year's due to colder stratospheric temperatures.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 13/10/1998 In the Center of the Dumbbell Nebula Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap981013.html #DumbbellNebula #M27 #NGC6853 #PlanetaryNebula #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Cosmology #DeepSpace #FalseColor #HydrogenGas #Vulpecula #Nebulas #StarDeath

False-color image of the central region of the Dumbbell Nebula (M27, NGC 6853) in the constellation Vulpecula. Green represents glowing hydrogen gas; red shows dense molecular gas and dust. This planetary nebula was created by an aging star (visible near the center). Requires powerful telescopes to observe in this detail.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 03/06/1997 Venus' Once Molten Surface Credit: Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970603.html #VenusSurface #MagellanMission #PlanetaryScience #SpaceExploration #RadarImaging #VolcanicDomes #InfernalLandscape #HotPlanet #Venus #Cosmology

A radar-generated image of Venus's surface, revealing a landscape of large, circular volcanic domes, approximately 25 kilometers across. The image, a product of data from NASA's Magellan mission (1990-1994), depicts the planet's fiery, textured surface, a testament to intense volcanism. The intense heat prevents long-duration surface exploration.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 02/11/2001 THEMIS of Mars Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap011102.html #MarsOdyssey #THEMIS #InfraredMars #MarsSouthPole #PlanetaryScience #SpaceExploration #NASA #MarsImage #ThermalImaging #RedPlanet

A striking infrared image of Mars' southern hemisphere, captured by the Mars Odyssey spacecraft's THEMIS instrument. False-color representation shows temperatures ranging from 0°C (red) to -120°C (purple). The image highlights the shrinking south polar ice cap (frozen CO2) and the temperature drop into the Martian night. A thin blue crescent at the top represents the Martian atmosphere. The image is a test of the THEMIS camera system, taken from 22,000 km altitude.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 27/12/2017 The Horsehead Nebula Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171227.html #HorseheadNebula #Barnard33 #OrionNebula #Space #Astronomy #Nebula #Cosmology #Stars #StarFormation #DeepSpace #NightSky #CFHT #CanadaFranceHawaiiTelescope

A stunning image of the Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) in Orion. The dark, dust-filled nebula silhouetted against a bright red background of ionized hydrogen gas. Young stars are forming at its base. Captured by the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Light from the nebula takes 1500 years to reach Earth.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 05/01/2004 Spirit Pan from Gusev Crater Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap040105.html #MarsLanding #SpiritRover #NASA #GusevCrater #RedPlanet #SpaceExploration #SixMinutesOfTerror #MarsExplorationRover #MER #PlanetaryScience

A 360-degree panorama from NASA's Spirit Rover on the surface of Mars. The image shows the rover's landing site in Gusev Crater, a suspected ancient lake bed, with the rover's equipment visible in the foreground. The panorama was taken by Spirit's navigation camera after a seven-month journey.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 22/02/2010 Galaxy Group Hickson 31 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100222.html #GalaxyCollision #Hickson31 #DwarfGalaxies #GalacticMerger #SpaceTelescope #Spitzer #GALEX #Hubble #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Cosmology #DeepSpace #Universe

A stunning composite image of Hickson Compact Group 31, a group of dwarf galaxies in the constellation Eridanus, merging over a billion years. The image, created from data from Spitzer, GALEX, and Hubble telescopes, shows colliding galaxies, stellar bridges, and trails of stars indicating a dynamic galactic dance. This cosmic collision will eventually form a single elliptical galaxy.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 24/09/2012 NGC 2736: The Pencil Nebula Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120924.html #CosmicWonder #PencilNebula #NGC2736 #SupernovaRemnant #VelaSupernova #SpaceBeauty #Astrophotography #Astronomy #Space #Nebula #Stars #Galaxy #DeepSpace

Stunning image of the Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736), a thin filament of glowing gas within the Vela supernova remnant. This detailed color composite shows the nebula's braided structure, a shock wave traveling at over 500,000 kilometers per hour, remnants of a star explosion from 11,000 years ago. The nebula spans 5 light-years and is located 800 light-years from Earth.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 21/07/2010 The Crown of the Sun Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100721.html #SolarEclipse #EasterIslandEclipse #TotalSolarEclipse #Corona #Sun #Astronomy #Space #Eclipse2023 #SolarProminences #AstroPhotography #NewMoon #Earthshine

A stunning composite image of the July 11, 2023 total solar eclipse over Easter Island. The image showcases the Sun's corona in exquisite detail, revealing subtle shades and shimmering features. Solar prominences are visible extending from the sun's edge, and the dimly lit surface of the New Moon is also visible due to Earthshine.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 27/10/1997 Closeup of Antennae Galaxy Collision Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap971027.html #GalacticCollision #CosmicClash #GalaxyInteraction #StarBirth #CorvusConstellation #Astrophysics #SpaceBeauty #AstronomyPicture #HubbleImage #DeepSpace

A breathtaking image of two galaxies colliding in the Corvus constellation. Dark dust pillars, marking massive molecular clouds, are compressed, triggering the rapid formation of millions of stars. This spectacular event showcases the dynamic nature of the universe, where galactic mergers lead to vibrant star-forming regions.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 04/03/2000 Saturn At Night Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000304.html #Saturn #Voyager1 #SpaceExploration #NASA #PlanetaryScience #RingsOfSaturn #Cosmos #Astronomy #Space #Science #SolarSystem #GasGiant #Nightside #Voyager

A stunning view of Saturn's nightside, captured by Voyager 1 in 1980 from over 1.4 billion kilometers away. The crescent-shaped planet casts a shadow across its bright rings, which in turn cast a shadow on Saturn's cloud tops. This unique perspective is only possible from beyond Earth's orbit.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 20/12/2018 Red Nebula, Green Comet, Blue Stars Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181220.html #CometWirtanen #Pleiades #CaliforniaNebula #NGC1499 #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmology #Astronomy #NightSky #WinterConstellations #Comet #Nebula #Stars

A stunning astrophotograph showcasing Comet Wirtanen in turquoise near the Pleiades star cluster. The California Nebula (NGC 1499) in a reddish hue is visible to the left, along with dark nebulae and the faint glow of the Perseus molecular cloud. This image, captured on December 17th, highlights the comet's close approach to Earth and the vibrant colors of deep-space objects.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture of the Day Rubin's First Look: A Sagittarius Skyscape Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250625.html

A stunning image from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory showcasing the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20) in the Sagittarius constellation. The vibrant colors highlight the glowing hydrogen gas and reflected starlight within these expansive star-forming regions. This detailed view captures the intricate structures and rich detail of these celestial wonders.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2024 Thor's Helmet Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240109.html #ThorsHelmet #NGC2359 #Nebula #Space #Astronomy #AstroPhotography #WolfRayetStar #Supernova #Cosmology #DeepSpace #Astrophoto #SpaceArt #Universe

Stunning image of NGC 2359, also known as Thor's Helmet, a nebula shaped like a helmet with wing-like structures. This interstellar bubble is about 30 light-years across and is powered by a bright, massive Wolf-Rayet star at its center, destined to explode as a supernova within the next few thousand years. The image showcases the nebula's intricate filamentary structure in vibrant teal and red hues.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 06/08/2023 SN 1006: A Supernova Ribbon from Hubble Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230806.html #SN1006 #SupernovaRemnant #SpaceRibbon #Hubble #Astronomy #Astrophysics #CosmicExplosion #GuestStar #1006AD

A stunning image of SN 1006, the remnant of a supernova explosion witnessed in 1006 AD. The image showcases a striking red ribbon-like structure, representing the expanding shockwave from this ancient stellar event, approximately 7000 light years away. The vast expanse of space is speckled with distant stars and galaxies.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 11/06/2021 Eclipse Flyby Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210611.html #AnnularSolarEclipse #RingOfFire #SolarEclipse2024 #AstronomyPhotography #EclipseSeason #NewMoon #Apogee #SunriseEclipse #BirdsInFlight #Massachusetts #QuincyBeach #APOD

A breathtaking digital composite capturing a stunning annular solar eclipse. The silhouetted new moon, appearing small due to its distance from Earth (apogee), creates a "ring of fire" effect around the sun. A flock of birds flies in formation across the image, adding a surreal touch to this celestial event observed from Quincy Beach, Massachusetts.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 16/09/2008 W5: Pillars of Star Creation Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080916.html #StarFormation #W5Nebula #IC1848 #SpitzerSpaceTelescope #Astrophysics #Cosmology #HeartAndSoulNebulas #Nebulas #Space #Astronomy #Stars #InfraredAstronomy #DeepSpace

Infrared image of the star-forming region W5 (IC 1848), part of the Heart and Soul Nebulas in Cassiopeia. Red shows heated dust; white and green show dense gas clouds. Older stars in the center trigger younger star formation at the edges via compressed gas. Image from the Spitzer Space Telescope.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 27/09/2010 The Dancing Auroras of Saturn Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100927.html #SaturnAurora #CassiniImages #PlanetaryScience #SpaceExploration #InfraredAstronomy #Magnetosphere #SaturnRings #AuroraBorealis #GasGiant #PlanetaryAtmospheres #Science

False-color infrared image of Saturn, showcasing its rings in blue and the planet's atmosphere in shades of red and purple. A green band indicates the southern aurora. The image reveals details of Saturn's atmospheric bands and the dynamic auroral activity influenced by its magnetosphere and moons.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 06/03/2015 Cometary Globule CG4 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150306.html #CometaryGlobule #CG4 #DeepSky #Astrophotography #Nebula #StarFormation #Puppis #VelaSupernovaRemnant #GumNebula #Galaxy

Stunning image of Cometary Globule CG4, a vast dusty cloud 1300 light-years away in the constellation Puppis. Its head spans 1.5 light-years, tail 8, containing enough material for several suns & exhibiting ongoing star formation. A distant galaxy is visible in the background, over 100 million light-years away. The image shows CG4's relationship to the Vela Supernova Remnant & the Gum Nebula.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 14/05/2017 Ganymede: The Largest Moon Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170514.html #Ganymede #JupiterMoon #LargestMoon #SolarSystem #NASA #GalileoProbe #SpaceExploration #IcyWorld #OceanWorld #Astronomy #Space

A stunning image of Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, captured by NASA's Galileo probe. The icy surface reveals a mix of young, bright craters and older, darker terrain with grooves and ridges. The prominent Galileo Regio, an ancient region of unknown origin, is visible in the upper right. Ganymede is thought to possess a subsurface ocean holding more water than Earth.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 15/09/2007 Iapetus: 3D Equatorial Ridge Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070915.html #Iapetus #SaturnMoon #Cassini #SpaceExploration #PlanetaryScience #Cosmology #Astronomy #3DImage #WalnutMoon #SolarSystemMystery

Stereoscopic image of Iapetus, a Saturnian moon, showcasing its unique equatorial ridge. The ridge, approximately 20km wide and 20km high, is a mysterious and unparalleled feature in our solar system, giving the moon a distinctive walnut shape. This image, from a Cassini flyby in 2007, reveals the heavily cratered surface of the ridge. View with red/blue 3D glasses for a more impactful experience.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 20/07/2001 The Elephant's Trunk in IC 1396 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010720.html #ElephantsTrunkNebula #IC1396 #CepheusConstellation #Nebula #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Stars #StarFormation #DeepSpace #Astronomy #Galaxy #CosmicDust #NightSky

A stunning telescopic view of the Elephant's Trunk Nebula (IC 1396) in the constellation Cepheus. This vibrant image showcases the nebula's intricate structure, with dark, comet-shaped clouds of interstellar dust and gas contrasting against a backdrop of reddish emission nebula and countless stars. The nebula is approximately 3,000 light-years away and spans a vast region of space.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 03/04/2011 Giant Galaxy NGC 6872 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110403.html #GalaxyCollision #NGC6872 #IC4970 #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #GiantGalaxy #GalaxyMerger #GeminiSouth #Cosmology #DeepSpace #StarFormation #PavoConstellation

Stunning image of the NGC 6872 galaxy, a massive spiral galaxy four times the size of the Milky Way, interacting gravitationally with the smaller galaxy IC 4970. Captured by the Gemini South telescope, this cosmic collision showcases intricate details of star formation and gas distribution, highlighting the beauty and scientific significance of galactic interactions. The image is a result of a winning essay submitted by the Sydney Girls High School Astronomy Club.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 11/11/2014 Orion in Gas, Dust, and Stars Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap141111.html #OrionNebula #HorseheadNebula #FlameNebula #M42 #Astronomy #Space #Nebulae #StarBirth #DeepSkyObject #CosmicWonder #OrionMolecularCloud #Astrophotography #NightSky

A breathtaking deep exposure image of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, showcasing the Orion Nebula (M42), the Horsehead Nebula, the Flame Nebula, and other celestial wonders. The vibrant colours highlight the illuminated gases and dark dust clouds within this star-forming region, approximately 1500 light-years away and spanning 75 light-years. The three stars of Orion's belt are prominently featured.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 06/04/2001 Aurora Over New Zealand Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010406.html #AuroraAustralis #SouthernLights #GeomagneticStorm #SolarFlare #SpaceWeather #NewZealand #Dunedin #Astrophotography #NightSky #Aurora #SolarMaximum #Astronomy #Science

A stunning time-lapse image of a vibrant red aurora australis over the city of Dunedin, New Zealand, on April 1, 2001. The intense auroral display was caused by a geomagnetic storm triggered by a solar coronal mass ejection from sunspot group 9393. City lights illuminate the foreground, showcasing a lumber yard, train station, and church steeple against the backdrop of the breathtaking celestial event.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture of the Day In the Center of Spiral Galaxy M61 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250624.html

Stunning image of Messier 61 (M61), a barred spiral galaxy 55 million light-years away in the Virgo Cluster. This detailed portrait, combining data from Hubble, ESO, and ground-based telescopes, reveals sweeping spiral arms, cosmic dust lanes, star-forming regions, and young blue star clusters. Note the bright nuclear spiral in its core, housing an active supermassive black hole – almost looking like a galaxy within a galaxy! Image processing by Robert Gendler.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 25/04/2024 NGC 604: Giant Stellar Nursery Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240425.html #JWST #NGC604 #M33 #Nebula #StarFormation #Space #Astronomy #Galaxy #Infrared #Cosmology #StellarNursery #DeepSpace #JamesWebb

Breathtaking infrared image of NGC 604, a giant stellar nursery in the galaxy M33, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. The image showcases vibrant red and white hues, highlighting the cavernous bubbles and cavities carved by energetic stellar winds from over 200 young, massive stars. This nebula is nearly 100 times larger than the Orion Nebula.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 29/08/2024 Star Factory Messier 17 Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240829.html #Messier17 #OmegaNebula #SwanNebula #StarFactory #Nebula #Sagittarius #DeepSky #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #NASA #Astronomy #MilkyWay #Narrowband #CosmicDust

A stunning narrowband image of Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula. This vibrant star-forming region in Sagittarius showcases intricate details of gas and dust clouds sculpted by stellar winds, creating a cavernous and undulating appearance against a backdrop of Milky Way stars. The image spans approximately 150 light-years and is located 5,500 light-years away.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 06/04/2016 Auroras and the Magnetosphere of Jupiter Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160406.html #JupiterAuroras #SpaceWeather #JovianMagnetosphere #ChandraXray #HubbleTelescope #SolarWind #CME #PlanetaryScience #Astronomy #NASA #ESA #JAXA

Stunning illustration of Jupiter's magnetosphere interacting with the solar wind, showcasing powerful auroras. An inset shows X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory overlaid on an optical image from the Hubble Space Telescope, revealing unexpectedly bright X-ray emissions from Jupiter's auroras. The image depicts the process of charged particles from the sun being funneled towards Jupiter's poles, exciting atmospheric gases and resulting in auroral light emission.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 21/12/2002 Solstice Celebration Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap021221.html #Sun #SolarMaximum #SpaceWeather #SOHO #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Science #NASA #EIT #ExtremeUV #Plasma #Prominence #SolarFlare #2002WinterSolstice

A stunning false-color composite image of the Sun from the SOHO spacecraft's EIT instrument, capturing active regions, plasma loops, and a prominence. The image combines three extreme ultraviolet wavelengths, representing different temperatures in the Sun's upper atmosphere (red: 2 million, green: 1.5 million, blue: 1 million degrees Celsius). Taken on December 22nd, 2002, at the winter solstice.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 08/10/1997 The Brightest Star Yet Known Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap971008.html #HubbleSpaceTelescope #PistolStar #BrightestStar #Nebula #Astronomy #Space #Stars #Cosmology #10MillionSuns #MassiveStar

Hubble Space Telescope image of the Pistol Star at the center of the Pistol Nebula. This incredibly bright star is 100 times more massive than our sun and emits 10 million times more light. The image shows the star surrounded by a vibrant pink nebula, a testament to its immense power and the ongoing mystery of its formation.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 09/07/2022 Saturn and the ISS Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220709.html #Saturn #ISS #SpaceStation #PlanetaryConjunction #Astrophotography #NightSky #CosmicView #Space #Astronomy #Temecula #California #June24 #RareSight #TomGlenn

A stunning monochrome image captures a rare celestial event: the International Space Station (ISS) passing near Saturn. The ISS, brighter and closer to Earth, is clearly visible alongside the distant, ringed planet Saturn. The contrast in brightness and distance between the two celestial bodies is remarkable, highlighting the vastness of space. Photographed from Temecula, California on June 24th.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 27/03/2021 Exploring the Antennae Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210327.html #AntennaeGalaxies #GalaxyCollision #NGC4038 #NGC4039 #StarFormation #CosmicWreckage #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #SpacePhotography #Cosmology #Universe #Astronomy #Astrophysics

A stunning ground-based image of the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) colliding approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Corvus. The image showcases the galaxies' interaction, revealing vibrant star-forming regions, extended arcing structures, and the effects of gravitational tidal forces spanning over 500,000 light-years. Narrowband data highlights the red glow of atomic hydrogen gas.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 08/02/1997 M104: The Sombrero Galaxy Credit: Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970208.html #SombreroGalaxy #M104 #Galaxy #Space #Astronomy #BlackHole #SpiralGalaxy #Cosmology #Astrophysics #Universe #DeepSpace #NASA #Science #Stargazing

Image of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), a spiral galaxy with a prominent dust lane and bright central bulge. High X-ray emissions and stellar velocities suggest a supermassive black hole at its core, billions of times the mass of our Sun.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 13/06/2022 M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220613.html #WhirlpoolGalaxy #M51 #NGC5194 #SpiralGalaxy #Hubble #Space #Astronomy #Cosmology #GalaxyInteraction #CanesVenatici

A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy interacting with a smaller companion galaxy. The image showcases intricate details of the galaxy's spiral arms and vibrant colors, revealing the complex processes at work within this celestial system. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, M51 is approximately 30 million light-years away and spans 60,000 light-years.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 31/07/2009 Hubble View: Jupiter Impact Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090731.html #JupiterImpact #HubbleSpaceTelescope #AsteroidImpact #GasGiant #PlanetaryScience #SpaceNews #Astronomy #AmateurAstronomy #AnthonyWesley #DeepSpace

Hubble Space Telescope image of a dark debris plume on Jupiter, resulting from a recent asteroid or comet impact in the south polar region. The image, captured July 23, 2009, shows the evolving plume, discovered by amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley. The impacting object is estimated to have been several hundred meters across.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 20/02/1998 Hale-Bopp: A Continuing Tail Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980220.html #HaleBopp #Comet #Astronomy #Space #DeepSpace #Cosmology #Antitail #SouthernConstellation #Pictor #1997Comet

Negative image of Comet Hale-Bopp in the constellation Pictor. Taken with a 1-meter telescope, this long-exposure shot reveals the comet's substantial tail and a unique anti-tail pointing towards the sun, composed of large dust grains unaffected by solar wind. The comet, last visible in 1997, is currently 400 million miles from the sun.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 10/12/2020 Simeis 147: Supernova Remnant Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap201210.html #SpaghettiNebula #Simeis147 #Sharpless2240 #SupernovaRemnant #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Nebula #CosmicSpaghetti #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #Science #Cosmos #Universe

Stunning image of the Spaghetti Nebula (Simeis 147 or Sharpless 2-240), a supernova remnant spanning nearly 3 degrees across the sky. The intricate filaments of glowing ionized hydrogen and oxygen gas are beautifully captured in red and blue-green hues. This cosmic masterpiece is approximately 3,000 light-years away and is estimated to be 40,000 years old, a testament to the power of stellar explosions.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 26/04/2000 Filaments In The Cygnus Loop Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000426.html #CygnusLoop #SupernovaRemnant #HubbleSpaceTelescope #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Nebula #InterstellarGas #ShockWave #Science

A breathtaking Hubble Space Telescope image of a portion of the Cygnus Loop supernova remnant. Delicate filaments of shocked interstellar hydrogen gas glow intensely orange against a dark backdrop of stars. This image, taken in 1997, significantly revised scientific understanding of the remnant's distance and age.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 23/07/2019 M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190723.html #CigarGalaxy #M82 #GalacticSuperwind #Hubble #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #StarburstGalaxy #Nebula #Cosmology #Galaxy #DeepSpace #UrsaMajor

Stunning Hubble image of the Cigar Galaxy (M82), a starburst galaxy showcasing a galactic superwind expelling red-glowing gas and dust filaments over 10,000 light-years. The red glow is ionized hydrogen, and the dust particles resemble cigar smoke. Located 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 16/06/2010 APOD is 15 Years Old Today Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100616.html #APOD15 #AstronomyMosaic #SpaceArt #Cosmos #VermeerRemix #NASA #SpacePixels #ScienceArt #APODAnniversary #15YearsOfAPOD

A stunning mosaic artwork celebrating 15 years of Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). The image is a pixelated recreation of Johannes Vermeer's "The Astronomer," composed of over 5,000 APOD images. Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell, the creators of APOD, are depicted in the style of the painting, celebrating their continued work sharing the wonders of the cosmos.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 27/02/2010 Dawn's Endeavour Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100227.html #SpaceShuttleEndeavour #ISS #StarTrails #Astrophotography #NightSky #WhitbyOntario #Canada #SpaceExploration #LongExposure #AstronomyPhotography

A stunning long-exposure photograph captures the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station (ISS) as streaks of light against a backdrop of star trails over Whitby, Ontario, Canada on February 21st. The brighter trail represents the ISS, with Endeavour slightly preceding it across the night sky. The image showcases the Earth's rotation and the movement of these celestial objects, creating a captivating astronomical scene.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 05/03/2003 Where People Live on Planet Earth Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap030305.html #WorldPopulation #PopulationDensity #GeographicDistribution #HumanGeography #EarthScience #1994Data #Asia #SparselyPopulated #Map

A color-coded world map displays population density in 1994. Darker colors (red and magenta) indicate higher population density, primarily concentrated in Asia. Lighter colors (light green and gray) represent sparsely populated areas, including deserts, arctic regions, and mountainous terrain. The map provides a visual representation of global population distribution, illustrating areas with high and low population densities.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 24/01/2002 Ski Enceladus Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020124.html #Enceladus #SaturnMoon #IcyMoon #SpaceExploration #Voyager2 #SolarSystem #Astronomy #PlanetaryScience #Geysers #SubsurfaceOcean

A mosaic of Voyager 2 images from 1981 shows Enceladus, a small, icy moon of Saturn. Its surface is remarkably reflective, with few impact craters suggesting ongoing geological activity, possibly driven by tidal forces. The image highlights Enceladus's unique features, including smooth plains and unusual surface textures.

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Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture from 30/10/2015 The Witch Head Nebula Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151030.html #WitchHeadNebula #IC2118 #ReflectionNebula #CosmicCrone #Rigel #Orion #SpaceDust #InterstellarCloud #Astronomy #AstroPhotography #Space #Nebula #Cosmos #Starlight #DeepSpace

A stunning image of the Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118), a reflection nebula illuminated by the bright star Rigel in the constellation Orion. The nebula's eerie, witch-like shape is strikingly visible against the backdrop of countless stars. The blue hues are a result of dust scattering blue light more efficiently than red, a phenomenon similar to why Earth's sky appears blue. The image showcases the beauty and mystery of deep space.

Apodsky @nasapodsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Astronomy Picture of the Day W5: Pillars of Star Formation Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250623.html

Infrared image of the W5 star-forming region (Westerhout 5, IC 1848), part of the Heart and Soul Nebula complex in Cassiopeia. Shows massive stars triggering the formation of younger stars, with spectacular pillars of gas and dust. Image credit: NASA/WISE/IRSA, processing by Francesco Antonucci.