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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.
Adam Block • May 18, 2016
Astrophotographer Adam Block shares his latest image, this time of a menacing spiral galaxy.
Joseph Masiero • January 26, 2016
The Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) telescope has discovered its first comet of 2016.
Adam Block • January 18, 2016 • 2
Adam Block brings us his first images processed in the new year, showcasing the beautiful interplay of light and dark.
Adam Block • December 24, 2015
Astrophotographer Adam Block shares stunning his images of far-away spiral galaxies.
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