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Jason Davis • June 04, 2018 • 1
NASA and the National Science Foundation are teaming up to observe exoplanets discovered by Kepler and TESS.
Emily Lakdawalla • May 24, 2018
One of the great things about space exploration is how it can shift your perspective. And you don't even need to leave home.
Adam Block • April 13, 2018 • 1
Award-winning astrophotographer Adam Block shares of his latest work.
Adam Block • December 26, 2017
Award-winning astrophotographer Adam Block brings us stunning images of beautifully chaotic scenes across the universe.
Adam Block • May 25, 2017
Award-winning astrophotographer Adam Block brings us more of his stunning images of the universe—this time of cosmic dances through space.
Peter Rosén • May 09, 2017
Peter Rosén shares an amazing animation of Jupiter made from more than 1,000 images taken by 91 amateurs from around the world.
Adam Block • November 25, 2016 • 1
Award-winning astrophotographer Adam Block shares some of his beautiful photos showcasing interstellar phenomena.
Emily Lakdawalla • November 10, 2016 • 1
Damian Peach's marvelous Jupiter photography, endlessly rotating in GIF form.
Jason Rhodes • August 10, 2016 • 3
NASA’s next big “flagship” astronomy mission, following the ambitious James Webb Space Telescope due to be launched in 2018, is currently known as the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST)—but it's had a slew of different names.
Emily Lakdawalla • May 26, 2016 • 1
It's a great time to go outdoors and look at planets. I have three glorious planetary portraits to share today, sent to me by amateur astronomer Jean-Luc Dauvergne.
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