A stunning comparative view of the Moon and various planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto) and the International Space Station, all captured on the same night from the Centro Astronómico de Tiedra Observatory in Spain. The image shows the relative sizes of these celestial bodies at their respective distances. The large Moon image is a mosaic of six images, while others are single exposures or stacked frames.

Astronomy Picture from 28/07/2018

One Night, One Telescope, One Camera

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180728.html


#CelestialPostcards #SolarSystem #NightSky #Astrophotography #TiedraObservatory #Moon #Planets #Space #ISS #Pluto #TelescopicView #AstronomyPhotography #July21st

Stunning telescopic image of Saturn emerging from behind the Moon's edge. Captured on May 22nd from the Weikersheim Observatory in Germany, this single exposure showcases the Moon's cratered surface and Saturn's rings, illustrating a rare celestial event visible from Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

Astronomy Picture from 26/05/2007

The Moon's Saturn

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap070526.html


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Detailed telescopic view of the Moon's southern highlands, showcasing the rugged terrain and numerous craters, including prominent Tycho and Clavius craters. The image captures the lunar terminator, with long shadows highlighting the crater's features. Mountains along the limb reach up to 6 kilometers. Captured from Southern California during the Moon's third quarter phase.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2020

Southern Moonscape

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200206.html


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Stunning telescopic image of Comet Iwamoto (C/2018 Y1) traversing the night sky near the constellation Auriga. The comet's greenish coma and faint tail contrast beautifully with the reddish emission nebulae and open star cluster M36. This detailed view captures the vibrant colors and textures of deep space, showcasing the celestial wonders of our universe. The image was taken on February 27th.

Astronomy Picture from 01/03/2019

A Charioteer's Comet

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190301.html


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A telescopic view of the giant elliptical galaxy M87 (NGC 4486), the dominant galaxy in the Virgo Cluster. M87, over 120,000 light-years across, is larger than our Milky Way and contains a supermassive black hole, producing a high-energy jet visible near the one o'clock position. Other galaxies, including NGC 4478 and NGC 4476, are also visible in this deep-space image.

Astronomy Picture from 20/05/2010

M87: Elliptical Galaxy with Jet

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100520.html


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A stunning close-up of the Great Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), a vast star-forming region in the Milky Way, showcasing its glowing interstellar gas filaments, obscuring dust clouds, and the bright star Eta Carinae near the Keyhole Nebula (NGC 3324). This detailed image spans over 50 light-years and reveals the intricate beauty of this celestial jewel, located 7,500 light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 27/05/2016

The Great Carina Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160527.html


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Four images showing the rotation of Mars on October 22, 2005, revealing a dust storm moving across the planet's surface. The images, taken with a telescope, highlight details including the southern ice cap and clouds over the north pole. The dust storm appears as a yellowish band in the southern hemisphere.

Astronomy Picture from 28/10/2005

October Mars

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap051028.html


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A stunning telescopic image of NGC 247, the Needle's Eye Galaxy, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. The image showcases the galaxy's edge-on orientation and a prominent void on one side. Numerous background galaxies are also visible, including Burbidge's Chain, a remarkable string of four galaxies. This sharp portrait reveals the beauty and complexity of the deep space.

Astronomy Picture from 05/09/2024

NGC 247 and Friends

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240905.html


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A two-frame mosaic telescopic image shows a lunar occultation of Venus. The first frame shows a crescent moon with Venus visible to the right, near the horizon. The second frame shows Venus disappearing behind the moon's dark limb. Captured near Las Cañas, Uruguay on September 8th.

Astronomy Picture from 13/09/2013

Crescent Moon Meets Evening Star

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130913.html


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A stunning telescopic image of a lunar conjunction featuring a crescent Moon and a tiny crescent Venus, captured on Friday evening. The two celestial bodies appear close together against a dark night sky.

Astronomy Picture from 06/03/2009

Crescent Moon and Venus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090306.html


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