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Coronal loops in early February
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory observed this active region of the sun.
February 20, 2014
Maui forest mist
The mist-filled forest at Maui's Polipoli State Park, by Chris Tinker.
February 19, 2014
Mars’ Hephaestus Fossae
ESA’s Mars Express orbiter image of a region of the planet Mars' northern hemisphere named after Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire.
February 18, 2014
Fan of clouds over Kathmandu
A fan of clouds over Kathmandu, Nepal, by Sangam Panta Músico.
February 17, 2014
John Stanmeyer wins 2013 World Press Photo of the Year
The World Press Photo Contest honors outstanding photojournalism.
February 14, 2014
Sochi Olympic Park at night, viewed from ISS
Another beautiful space view of the site of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. This one is from the International Space Station.
February 13, 2014
Major storm hits the U.S. South
The National Weather Service said the ice forecasts "remain mind-boggling if not historical" in cities including Atlanta,, Columbia, S.C., and Raleigh, N.C.
February 11, 2014
Venus rising above Nubble Lighthouse in Maine
The Milky Way and Venus rising above Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick, Maine
February 11, 2014
Savannah’s rubber fire and migrating birds
Dramatic photo showing a towering cloud of black smoke from the rubber fire in Savannah, as migrating birds move over the U.S. South.
February 9, 2014
Earth seen from Mars. Mars seen from Earth
This is cool, too, from the blog ridingwithrobots.org. Earth seen from Mars. Mars seen from Earth. Click on the picture for a larger view.
February 9, 2014
