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Stunning view of Antarctica’s tallest volcano
Along Antarctica's Pacific coast, a chain of volcanoes jut from the ice sheet. The tallest of these is Mount Sidley. Here's a satellite view.
February 10, 2015
Venus through saguaro cactus
The brightest planet in our sky, and the largest cactus species in the U.S. Thank you, David Jamieson, for sharing your photo with EarthSky!
February 10, 2015
Have astronomers pinpointed dark matter Galaxy X?
In 2009, astronomers predicted an unseen dark-matter-dominated dwarf galaxy orbiting our Milky Way - nicknamed Galaxy X. Now they say they've found it.
February 7, 2015
When sounding rockets launch into auroras …
In late January, researchers launched sounding rockets into the northern lights. Great images and a video!
February 6, 2015
After a quick snowstorm, strong winds cleared the sky
Goshen Pond. Shamong, New Jersey. Venus (below) and Mars in the western twilight. Thanks to Samuel Markey for sharing his photo with us!
February 6, 2015
Hello, Pluto! New images from New Horizons
On Clyde Tombaugh's birthday, newly released images from New Horizons spacecraft showing Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. The craft is now on approach to Pluto!
February 5, 2015
NASA steps closer to a Europa mission
The space community is buzzing with news of positive steps toward NASA's planned mission to Jupiter's fascinating moon Europa.
February 5, 2015
Hubble captures rare triple transit of Jupiter’s moons
New images capture a rare occurrence as three of Jupiter’s largest moons - Europa, Callisto and Io - parade simultaneously across the giant planet’s banded face.
February 5, 2015
A bluebird takes a drink
A big thank you to our friend Janet Furlong for sharing her photo with us!
February 5, 2015
See it! Best pics of full moon and Jupiter
An awesome gallery of photos of Jupiter and the full moon on February 3-4, 2015. Photos by EarthSky friends. Thank you all!
February 4, 2015
