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July’s deep sky for 2022: A wealth of summer nebulae
Members of the EarthSky community shared these amazing photos of July's deep sky. See nebulae from Cygnus, galaxies and more!
July 30, 2022
Pluto terrain in rainbow colors
Take a look at Pluto in this rich false-color image. The colors help to highlight the differences in the dwarf planet's terrain.
July 23, 2022
We love sunflowers! Your best photos
We love sunflowers at EarthSky! You can't look at a sunflower and feel sad. Here are some great photos you shared with us. Smile!
July 20, 2022
Here’s how much smaller the sun looks at aphelion
We passed aphelion, Earth's farthest point in orbit around the sun, on July 6. The eye can't detect it, but a camera shows that the sun around now appears at its smallest in our sky.
July 9, 2022
June’s deep sky for 2022: Nebulae, a nova and more
Members of the EarthSky community shared these amazing photos of June's deep sky. Enjoy these images of a nova, some nebulae, a cluster and more!
June 30, 2022
Las Vegas streets turn up the heat
An instrument aboard the International Space Station shows Las Vegas streets as hotter than the rest of the city, on a June day.
June 17, 2022
Westerlund 1: Our galaxy’s most massive young star cluster
Scientists have gotten a better look at Westerlund 1, the most massive cluster in the galaxy. They learned more about its size and distance.
May 31, 2022
Dazzling Venus goes behind the moon
Venus passed behind the moon on May 27, 2022. An astrophotographer on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean captured the scene.
May 29, 2022
See the best Milky Way photos of 2022
See 10 of Capture the Atlas's Best Milky Way photos of 2022. This annual edition showcases 25 of the best Milky Way photos from around the world.
May 24, 2022
Lunar eclipse photos, via EarthSky’s community
The May 15-16, 2022, total eclipse of the moon is over. Now, check out these beautiful lunar eclipse photos from EarthSky's community members!
May 16, 2022
