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19Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 19 June 2023: Spooky Lagoon Nebula!

[ad_1] Nebulae are vast cosmic formations consisting of dust and gas -- which originate from various sources, such as the ejected material of a dying star, like a supernova explosion. Moreover, certain nebulae serve as fertile grounds where the birth of new stars begins. That's why, these particular nebulae are often known as "star nurseries." One such nebula is the Lagoon Nebula.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a spooky snapshot of the center of the Lagoon Nebula. In this image, in the heart of the Lagoon Nebula, a breathtaking spectacle of star formation unfolds. NASA has explained that positioned near the center of the captivating image, two elongated, funnel-shaped clouds emerge, stretching about half a light-year in length. These magnificent formations are the result of...

18Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 18 June 2023: Mysterious clouds over Saturn

[ad_1] On Earth, storms are a common occurrence, often taking the form of spirals or circular patterns. Can they also take a hexagonal shape? Well, that is something exclusive to Saturn! The distinctive hexagon-shaped cloud patterns observed on Saturn's North Pole remain a unique and intriguing phenomenon within our solar system.NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 18 is hexagon clouds over Saturn! The formation of a hexagon on Saturn's clouds is a fascinating mystery. This peculiar phenomenon was initially observed during the Voyager missions in the 1980s, and to this day, it remains unique within our Solar System - a lasting mystery. NASA Astronomy Photo of the Day explanationIn late 2012, the Cassini spacecraft captured the sunlit perspective of the northern region of Saturn. U...

17Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 17 June 2023: Earth at night from ISS

[ad_1] An impressive number of over 14,000 satellites have been successfully launched into near-Earth orbit, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs data revealed. Low Earth Orbit refers to a space region situated less than 1000 kilometers above the Earth's surface. It is a preferred orbit for satellites due to its close proximity to Earth and the array of benefits it offers for various applications. Among the well-known things in this orbit is the International Space Station (ISS), a habitable space station renowned for its role as a laboratory for scientific research and fostering international cooperation.NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17 is a timelapse video of a serene sequence of Earth at night captured by the International Space Station in 2017. The video by NAS...

16Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 16 June 2023: Aurora – From sunset to sunrise

[ad_1] It's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) birthday! It was first launched on June 16, 1995 by Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell. With a vast collection of astronomical images, the APOD archive stands as the largest repository of its kind on the internet, NASA says. Each day NASA features a different picture of some part of our fascinating universe, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.Today's NASA astronomy photo of the day features a timelapse from sunset to sunrise with an aurora. A breathtaking view from the coast of Sweden's coastline gazes over the Baltic Sea, capturing the essence of time within a single photograph. Within this image, an entire night unfolds! From sunset to sunrise, the moon's radiance illuminates the sea and skyscape alon...

11Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 11 June 2023: What is the TRUE colour of the Sun?

[ad_1] What Color is the Sun? The answer to this question seems obvious -- yellow. That's what we see on a daily basis, right? But you would be surprised to know, that the true colour of the Sun is not absolute Yellow or even White. Seems confusing? Don't worry, NASA has covered it all! According to the space agency, the colour that we perceive is undeniably influenced by various factors. These include the wavelength and intensity of the light being emitted, environmental conditions, the capabilities and restrictions of our eyes in capturing light, and ultimately, the functioning of our brains.Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day is actually the colour spectrum of the Sun. However, there are some missing colours too! The spectrum shared by NASA has the complete range of observable colou...

10Jun

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 10 June 2023: Mars with Beehive!

[ad_1] The month of June will be quite interesting for skywatchers! Mars and Venus will be seen gradually approaching each other in the western sky after sunset. Adjacent to these celestial wonders is the captivating blue-white star known as Regulus, which serves as the heart of the constellation Leo, the lion. Furthermore, slowly and gradually, from the 20th to the 22nd of June, the crescent Moon will pass through this celestial region, creating a particularly spectacular view at dusk on June 21st.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a stunning image of the red planet Mars near the stars of the open cluster Messier 44. In this month, the evening skies of planet Earth will also showcase Mars and Venus as prominent celestial guests. After sunset, these two celestial bodies will s...

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day June 3, 2023: Portrait of Pluto’s moon Charon

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day June 3, 2023: Portrait of Pluto’s moon Charon

[ad_1] Pluto's orbit is highly elliptical. And due to its relatively small size and a considerable distance from Earth, Pluto's characteristics and features have remained largely a secret until the New Horizons spacecraft conducted a flyby in July 2015. This mission provided crucial data about this distant world. Among the discoveries made during the New Horizons mission, it was found that Charon, one of Pluto's five moons, holds a significant role. Charon is not only the largest of Pluto's moons, but it is also the largest known satellite relative to its parent body in our entire solar system. In fact, Charon's diameter is roughly half that of Pluto itself. Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a portrait of Pluto's largest moon - Charon. In this high-resolution image, a captiva...

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 27, 2023: This asteroid has a moon!

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 27, 2023: This asteroid has a moon!

[ad_1] Do asteroids have moons? Certainly! Asteroids with their own moon are not exactly common in the solar system, but they are very much there. NASA reveals that more than 150 asteroids are known to have a small companion moon and even some have two moons. Last year, astronomers discovered a third moon orbiting the asteroid 130 Elektra.NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day has featured an asteroid that has a tiny moon! The robotic spacecraft Galileo had a notable encounter with two asteroids during its extensive interplanetary journey to Jupiter in 1993. One of the asteroids in focus was 243 Ida, and to the surprise of scientists, it was found to possess a moon. While sharing the image, NASA explained that the tiny moon, named Dactyl, appeared as a small dot on the right side of the fe...

27May

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 27 May 2023: When Voyager snapped Neptune and Triton together

[ad_1] Among Neptune's 14 moons, Triton stands out as the largest. What makes it truly remarkable is its unconventional behaviour – it is the only moon in our solar system that orbits in a direction opposite to its planet's rotation. According to scientists, Triton is believed to be a celestial body that originally belonged to the Kuiper Belt — a region of space beyond Neptune. NASA says that there is a possibility that it may have been captured by Neptune's gravitational pull millions of years ago. Interestingly, Triton shares numerous similarities with Pluto, which is the most prominent representative of the Kuiper Belt.Today's NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is a crescent phase Neptune with its moon Triton. In 1989, as the Voyager 2 spacecraft gracefully journeyed through the outer...

21May

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 21 May 2023: An alien-like animal!

[ad_1] The idea of the presence of aliens has always fascinated humans! From sci-fi movie plots revolving around aliens to scientific studies to find life beyond Earth have always kept the excitement alive. The existence of aliens is a captivating question that has intrigued NASA scientists too for a long time. Although, scientists haven't found life on other planets or obtained scientific evidence supporting the existence of extraterrestrial life, NASA is still actively looking for evidence. Meanwhile, NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 21st May has shared an intriguing image of a Tardigrade animal in Moss. Is this an alien? You must be thinking! But as mentioned earlier, there is no proof of aliens so far. But for all the animals on Earth, the tardigrade might be the best candidate for...