Tag: Space photography
Capturing Milky Way’s Galactic Twin: Stunning Space Photo of the Week
The captivating image of spiral galaxy NGC 6744, taken by the Dark Energy Camera (DECam), has recently made waves in the astronomy community. This stunning photograph, shared on August 21, 2024, offers a rare...
Blue Supermoon Swallows Saturn in Stunning Astrophotography Image
On the night of August 20-21, stargazers were treated to a rare and breathtaking sight as the full Sturgeon Moon, also known as a blue supermoon, occulted Saturn for over an hour. This celestial...
Rare Jupiter and Mars Encounter: Stunning Photos from Astrophotographers
Rare Jupiter and Mars Encounter: A Celestial Spectacle for AstrophotographersIn the early hours surrounding Wednesday, Aug. 14, the night sky treated avid astrophotographers to a stunning planetary rendezvous between the red planet Mars and...
Majestic Sand Dunes on Mars’ Polar Ice Cap: Space Photo of the Week
Researchers at the University of Arizona recently shared a stunning image of sand dunes on Mars, captured by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The image shows a dune field near the base of Mars' north...
Captivating Astronomy Photographer of the Year Shortlist Images
From an aurora dancing in the sky to a whale sailing across the sun, the Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlisted images for 2024 are truly captivating. These stunning photographs showcase the beauty and...
Recreating NASA’s Artemis 1 Launch with Lego: A Photographer’s Perspective
Photographer Benedek Lampert has taken toy photography to a whole new level with his incredible Lego creations, particularly his NASA Artemis Space Launch System set. By using clever photography techniques and lighting, Lampert has...
Discover Stunning Photos of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from Space
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony, showcasing the city's historic landmarks along the Seine River. Thanks to a new satellite image from the European Space Agency (ESA),...