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Star trails are the continuous paths created by stars, produced in long time-exposure photographs. This composite is made from 350+ images stacked together.
October 8, 2013
Draconid meteors
A couple of Draconid meteors caught on camera by Richard Turner in early October, 2011.
October 7, 2013
Spider web, soybean field, sunrise
Unique perspective on an ordinary spider web, shot on the edge of a soybean field at sunrise.
October 6, 2013
Aurora and tall trees
The northern lights seen from Finland on October 2, by Thomas Kast.
October 4, 2013
Steam devil over Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming
Steam devils are rare, but they may form over large lakes and oceans during cold weather, if the water below is still relatively warm.
October 3, 2013
Vermont fall colors
Autumn foliage reflected in Lake Elmore, Vermont, by Manish Mamtani Photography.
October 2, 2013
Greenish Comet ISON on its way
A great shot of Comet ISON, from September 28, by Michael Jaeger
October 1, 2013
Catalina Mountain sunrays
Crepuscular rays in Arizona's Santa Catalina mountains by EarthSky Facebook friend Randall Kayfes
September 30, 2013
Two moons in the sky of Mars
Imagine standing on Mars, looking up, and seeing these two little moons passing overhead.
September 27, 2013
Tree, twilight, planets
This photo looks west after sunset, in a darkening sky. That's where you'll find Venus, and hopefully Saturn.
September 26, 2013
