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16 нояб. 2009 г. · M83 is one of the closest spiral galaxies to our own Milky Way Galaxy and from a distance of 15 million light-years, appears to be relatively normal.

7 мар. 2009 г. · The remarkable picture is a blended composite of telescopic exposures aligned with the both the stars and the speedy comet.

19 февр. 2009 г. · Explanation: Aloha and welcome to a breathtaking skyscape. The dreamlike panoramic view looks out from the 4,200 meter volcanic summit of Mauna ...

31 авг. 2009 г. · The above pictured open cluster, M25, contains thousands of stars and is about two thousand light years distant.

26 дек. 2009 г. · Image data from the Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys has been reprocessed to produce this alternative portrait of the well-known interacting galaxy pair.

21 нояб. 2009 г. · Shiny NGC 253 Galaxy, is one of the brightest spiral galaxies visible, and also one of the dustiest. Some call it the Silver Dollar Galaxy.

21 февр. 2009 г. · The comet's greenish glow, familiar to earthbound skygazers, is replaced by false colors in this premier view from the orbiting Swift satellite.

8 мар. 2009 г. · A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

1 окт. 2009 г. · This cosmic pillar of gas and dust is nearly 2 light-years wide. The structure lies within one of our galaxy's largest star forming regions, the Carina Nebula.