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Travel around the universe with European Space Agency missions and enjoy aesthetic space images of galaxies, stars, planets and moons from Hubble, Gaia, ExoMars, Mars Express, BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter, Rosetta and more!
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Discover the gas giant exoplanet Epsilon Indi Ab, one of the coldest ever directly imaged! Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope's MIRI instrument, this stunning image showcases the exoplanet against the backdrop of its host star, Epsilon Indi A, whose light is blocked for clearer observation. The image highlights features in blue and orange, revealing the unique characteristics of this distant world.

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Watching the side of the Sun that’s facing away from Earth, the ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission witnessed the hyperactive sunspot cluster AR3664 produce the biggest flare yet of the current solar cycle. This was followed by a burst of energetic particles moving at a significant fraction of the speed of light and a large amount of solar material blasting out in a so-called coronal mass ejection.
The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter made the first ever connection between measurements of the solar wind around a spacecraft to high-resolution images of the Sun’s surface at a close distance. The success opens a new way for solar physicists to study the source regions of the solar wind.
See how the Sun changed between February 2021 and October 2023. As the Sun approaches the maximum in its magnetic activity cycle, we see more brilliant explosions, dark sunspots, loops of plasma, and swirls of super-hot gas.

Sun

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Witness BepiColombo's stunning fourth flyby of Mercury! On 5 September 2024, ESA's spacecraft captured Mercury’s south pole for the first time, revealing fascinating cratered landscapes and the possibility of water ice. This gravity assist maneuver brings BepiColombo one step closer to its main science mission in 2027. Don’t miss this unique view of the closest planet to the Sun!
Explore part of Mercury’s surface in greater detail than ever thanks to this 3D reconstruction of the surface. The scene is based on an image captured by the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft’s monitoring camera 3 (M-CAM 3) during its 19 June 2023 close flyby of the planet’s surface. Use red-green/blue glasses to best enjoy this anaglyph image. Image: ESA/BepiColombo/MTM, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO; processing: K. Wohlfarth and M. Tenthoff (TU Dortmund)
BepiColombo appears to ‘hug’ Mercury between its antenna and body in this image taken by the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission on 19 June 2023 as the spacecraft sped by for its third of three gravity assist manoeuvres at the planet. Numerous fascinating geological features are identified on the surface of Mercury that will be studied in more detail once in orbit. Image: ESA/BepiColombo/MTM, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO

Mercury

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This striking sequence of images was taken by ESA’s Venus Express spacecraft between 12 and 19 April 2006. The blue tones represent the dayside, the swirling red and orange is the nightside of the planet, as seen in infrared. In this colour scheme, the brighter the colour, the more thermal radiation is leaking up from lower atmospheric layers. Image: ESA/VIRTIS/INAF-IASF/Obs. de Paris-LESIA
The swirling vortex at planet Venus' south pole, as seen by ESA's Venus Express spacecraft between 2007 and 2008. The shape of the vortex core, which measures 2000–3000 km across, changes dramatically as it's buffeted by turbulent winds. It can resemble an ‘S’, a figure-of-eight, a spiral, an eye, and more, quickly morphing from one day to the next. Imaging in thermal-infrared light shows the cloud-top temperature: the core of the vortex is at a higher temperature, indicated by yellow tones.
The joint European-Japanese BepiColombo mission captured this view of Venus on 10 August 2021 as the spacecraft passed the planet for a gravity assist manoeuvre. This image was taken when the craft was just 1573 km from Venus, a few minutes after close approach. Parts of the spacecraft itself are also visible in the image.

Venus

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On 20 September, the newly launched Copernicus Sentinel-2C captured a breathtaking image of the Moon in a rare sideways roll maneuver! Originally designed for Earth observation, Sentinel-2C's multispectral imager showcased its versatility by revealing iconic lunar landmarks such as the Copernicus and Tycho craters and the lunar seas of Tranquillity, Moisture, and Clouds. This image is part of the satellite’s monthly ‘Moon calibration,’ which uses the Moon’s stable light to fine-tune and maintain data accuracy over time. Launched on 5 September 2024, Sentinel-2C now supports Earth and Moon observation, expanding the Copernicus mission’s reach.
Join us as we explore the breathtaking lunar view captured by the Navigation Camera (NavCam) of ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) during its lunar-Earth flyby on August 19-20, 2024. This stunning black-and-white image marks a significant milestone in space exploration, showcasing Juice's capabilities as it prepares for its journey to Jupiter's icy moons. Dive into the world of space science and see how technology is shaping our understanding of the cosmos!
Discover the breathtaking image of the Moon taken by the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) during its lunar-Earth flyby on August 19, 2024. This remarkable snapshot shows color differences across the lunar surface and marks a pivotal moment in JUICE's journey toward exploring Jupiter's icy moons.

Our Moon

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Discover how Mars' atmosphere changes dramatically when it gets close to the Sun! Thanks to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, we now know how water molecules rise and escape, shedding light on the Red Planet’s watery past. As seen in these stunning images, Mars' 'corona' expands as it nears the Sun, offering new insights into its atmospheric dynamics. Fascinating science in action!
Uncover the mystery behind a unique formation on Mars that resembles a mermaid! ESA's latest discovery on the Red Planet reveals fascinating insights into Mars' salty surface. Dive into the cosmic wonder of this otherworldly landscape and explore what it tells us about Mars' ancient water history. Perfect for space enthusiasts and curious explorers!
Take a virtual journey to Mars' largest lake with ESA's Mars Express. Discover stunning images and fascinating details about this Martian feature, revealing the secrets of our neighboring planet's ancient water reserves. Perfect for space enthusiasts and curious minds eager to explore the Red Planet!

Mars

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Astronomers recently used a trove of archived images taken by the @nasa / @EuropeanSpaceAgency Hubble Space Telescope to visually snag a largely unseen population of smaller asteroids in their tracks. The treasure hunt required pursuing 37 000 Hubble images spanning 19 years. The payoff was finding 1701 asteroid trails, with 1031 of those asteroids uncatalogued. About 400 of these uncatalogued asteroids are about below a km in size.
A citizen scientist digging through data from the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory has found the mission’s 5000th comet. The tiny comet – indicated between the vertical lines in the inset – belongs to the ‘Marsden group’, named after the British astronomer Brian Marsden, who first recognised the group based on SOHO observations. Marsden group comets are thought to be pieces shed by the much bigger Comet 96P/Machholz, which SOHO observes as it passes close to the Sun every 5.3 years.
Astronomers taking advantage of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s extraordinary sensitivity have discovered a swarm of boulders that were possibly shaken off the asteroid Dimorphos when NASA deliberately slammed the half-tonne DART impactor spacecraft into Dimorphos at approximately 22 500 km per hour. DART intentionally impacted Dimorphos on 26 September 2022, slightly changing the trajectory of its orbit around the larger asteroid Didymos. Image: NASA, ESA, D. Jewitt (UCLA)

Comets and asteroids

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New observations of the Great Red Spot on Jupiter have revealed that the planet’s atmosphere above and around the infamous storm is surprisingly interesting and active. This graphic shows the region observed by Webb – first its location on a NIRCam image of the whole planet (left), and the region itself (right), imaged by Webb’s Near-InfraRed Spectrograph (NIRSpec).
The giant planet Jupiter, in all its banded glory, is revisited by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope in this new image, taken on 6 January 2024, that captures both sides of the planet. Hubble monitors Jupiter and the other outer Solar System planets every year under the Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy programme. This is because these large worlds are shrouded in clouds and hazes stirred up by violent winds, leading to a kaleidoscope of ever-changing weather patterns.
Saturn's spokes are transient features that rotate along with the rings. Their ghostly appearance only persists for two or three rotations around Saturn. During active periods, freshly-formed spokes continuously add to the pattern.

Jupiter, Saturn and moons

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The James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on weird and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that orbits on its side. What Webb found is a dynamic world with rings, moons, storms and other atmospheric features – including a seasonal polar cap. The image adds additional wavelength coverage for a more detailed look.
This sequence of NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope images chronicles the waxing and waning of the amount of cloud cover on Neptune (follow link for the full 1994-2020 sequence). This long set of observations shows that the number of clouds grows increasingly following a peak in the solar cycle – where the Sun’s level of activity rhythmically rises and falls over an 11-year period.
This zoomed-in image of Uranus, captured by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera on 6 February 2023, reveals stunning views of the planet’s rings. On the right side of the planet there’s an area of brightening at the pole facing the Sun, known as a polar cap. It is unique to Uranus because it is the only planet in the solar system tilted on its side, which causes its extreme seasons. Image: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. DePasquale (STScI)

Uranus & Neptune

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ESA’s Gaia mission has helped discover a new kind of black hole. The new family already has two members, and both are closer to Earth than any other black hole that we know of. Gaia Black Hole 1 is located just 1560 light-years away from us in the direction of the constellation Ophiuchus and Gaia Black Hole 2 is 3800 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. In galactic terms, these black holes reside in our cosmic backyard. Image: ESA/Gaia/DPAC; CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
New sky maps from ESA's Gaia mission, the billion-star surveyor 🤩 From top to bottom these four maps show the speed at which more than 30 million objects in the Milky Way (mostly stars) move towards or away from us (radial velocity); radial velocity and proper motion (blue shows the parts of the sky where the average motion of stars is towards us, red away from us); Interstellar dust and a chemical map indicating stellar metallicity. Image: ESA/Gaia/DPAC; CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
The magnetic field of our Milky Way Galaxy as seen by ESA’s Planck satellite. This image was compiled from the first all-sky observations of polarised light emitted by interstellar dust in the Milky Way. The magnetic field is displayed using a visualisation technique called line integral convolution.

Sky maps

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Scientists are unlocking new insights into the Universe’s expansion rate using data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope! This incredible image from Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) captures the galaxy cluster PLCK G165.7+67.0, a cosmic lens magnifying distant galaxies behind it. In a unique discovery, the gravitational lensing effect has triply imaged a distant Type Ia supernova — labeled as SN H0pe — allowing astronomers to further refine measurements of the Hubble constant.
Explore the awe-inspiring Westerlund 1, one of the Milky Way's largest and most extreme star clusters, captured in breathtaking detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. Located 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Ara, Westerlund 1 is a dense gathering of some of the most massive and luminous stars known — some nearly as bright as a million Suns! This super star cluster is a rare glimpse into our galaxy's stellar past and an invaluable resource for understanding star and planet formation. With Webb’s powerful infrared capability, astronomers can now study the low-mass stars and observe how feedback from massive stars shapes their environment.
Captured by the @nasa /ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, this breathtaking image explores the distant reaches of our Milky Way’s outskirts, over 58,000 light-years from the center! With Webb's powerful NIRCam and MIRI instruments, scientists observed four regions within two molecular clouds, known as Digel Clouds 1 and 2, revealing star clusters and young protostars in vivid detail. Pictured here, Cloud 2S displays a bright, dense star cluster with newly formed stars sending jets of material across space—a phenomenon detected for the first time. This pioneering look into the Extreme Outer Galaxy helps astronomers study star formation in remote cosmic environments, unlocking new insights about the birth of stars in our galaxy.

Star birth and death

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Explore the depths of the universe with this stunning new image of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, a region first captured in 2004 and reimaged in 2023. By comparing Hubble's near-infrared exposures over nearly two decades, astronomers discovered 'flickering' supermassive black holes at the centers of early galaxies. Some of these black holes consume surrounding material in bursts, causing them to glow brighter intermittently, as shown by the bright white spot in the inset. This discovery reveals even more black holes than anticipated, giving us deeper insights into the early universe and galaxy evolution.
Behold the beauty of a galactic collision in this captivating composite of Arp 107, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments! This stunning image shows two galaxies that collided hundreds of millions of years ago, sparking intense star formation. Near-infrared data reveal older stars and the delicate bridge of gas connecting the two galaxies, while vibrant reds and oranges in the mid-infrared highlight younger stars and the star-forming regions. Look closely, and you’ll spot a surprising ‘smile’ marking the collision’s point of impact—a cosmic reminder of the universe's beauty.
Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of galaxy NGC 1559, a barred spiral galaxy located 35 million light-years away in the constellation Reticulum. This composite image, created from ten different Hubble captures, spans the telescope’s full light sensitivity, from ultraviolet to near-infrared, revealing stunning details across a vast range of astrophysical processes. Bright pink and red patches in NGC 1559’s arms indicate regions of active star formation, glowing with H-alpha light from hydrogen gas clouds. With data collected over multiple observing programmes since 2009, this image offers scientists and the public a rare glimpse into our cosmic past.

Galaxies

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Witness the awe-inspiring plumes of Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. This striking image, captured from space, showcases the dramatic volcanic activity with plumes rising high into the sky. Perfect for geology enthusiasts and nature lovers, this visual marvel highlights the raw power and beauty of Earth's natural forces. Explore more about the fascinating dynamics of volcanic eruptions and the breathtaking views they create.
On 17 January 2024, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured this image of a lava flow in Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula. The lava reached the town of Grindavik, which had been previously evacuated. According to a news update from the Icelandic Met Office from the same day, magma accumulation continues under Svartsengi and there is a likelihood that new eruptive fissures may open without warning.
Mount Nemrut captured from the International Space Station on 23 November 2023 by European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen.

Volcanoes of the Solar System

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Since ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) flew by the Moon and Earth, we’ve seen images from its monitoring cameras and we’ve seen images from its navigation camera. Today we reveal the first images from its scientific camera, JANUS, designed to take detailed, high-resolution photos of Jupiter and its icy moons.
In the southern highlands of Mars, ExoMars spotted ancient and eroded craters filled with sediment. This is the case of this relatively old, 15 km diameter crater in Tyrrhena Terra, showing its age in its flattened rim – younger craters have sharper, more defined rims – and the degraded ejecta blanket. There is a central uplift section to the crater, as well as many smaller craters, which also suggests an advanced age. Beautiful dark dunes appear in contrast with wind-blown, pinkish ripples winding their way around the terrain.
Along the equator of Mars, ExoMars spotted a couple of interesting craters in Ganges Chasma, a mineralogically diverse canyon in the far-eastern portion of Valles Marineris. This is a false colour image – the blue tones of this image do not represent the real colour of the crater floor. The tonalities are stretched to bring out information about mineral diversity, and include information from the infrared, which is invisible to the human eye. Thanks to the camera's colour filters, scientists can highlight mineralogical or geologic differences on Mars’s surface that we would otherwise have difficulty distinguishing.

Impact craters of the Solar System

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Exploring the Universe's Expansion with Webb's Stunning Galaxy Cluster Snapshot
Scientists are unlocking new insights into the Universe’s expansion rate using data from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope! This incredible image from Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) captures the galaxy cluster PLCK G165.7+67.0, a cosmic lens magnifying distant galaxies behind it. In a unique discovery, the gravitational lensing effect has triply imaged a distant Type Ia supernova — labeled as SN H0pe — allowing astronomers to further refine measurements of the Hubble constant.
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Flickering Black Holes in the Hubble Ultra Deep Field
Explore the depths of the universe with this stunning new image of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, a region first captured in 2004 and reimaged in 2023. By comparing Hubble's near-infrared exposures over nearly two decades, astronomers discovered 'flickering' supermassive black holes at the centers of early galaxies. Some of these black holes consume surrounding material in bursts, causing them to glow brighter intermittently, as shown by the bright white spot in the inset. This discovery reveals even more black holes than anticipated, giving us deeper insights into the early universe and galaxy evolution.
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Sentinel-2C's First Image of the Moon
On 20 September, the newly launched Copernicus Sentinel-2C captured a breathtaking image of the Moon in a rare sideways roll maneuver! Originally designed for Earth observation, Sentinel-2C's multispectral imager showcased its versatility by revealing iconic lunar landmarks such as the Copernicus and Tycho craters and the lunar seas of Tranquillity, Moisture, and Clouds. This image is part of the satellite’s monthly ‘Moon calibration,’ which uses the Moon’s stable light to fine-tune and maintain data accuracy over time. Launched on 5 September 2024, Sentinel-2C now supports Earth and Moon observation, expanding the Copernicus mission’s reach.
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Journey to the Heart of a Super Star Cluster: Westerlund 1
Explore the awe-inspiring Westerlund 1, one of the Milky Way's largest and most extreme star clusters, captured in breathtaking detail by the James Webb Space Telescope. Located 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Ara, Westerlund 1 is a dense gathering of some of the most massive and luminous stars known — some nearly as bright as a million Suns! This super star cluster is a rare glimpse into our galaxy's stellar past and an invaluable resource for understanding star and planet formation. With Webb’s powerful infrared capability, astronomers can now study the low-mass stars and observe how feedback from massive stars shapes their environment.
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Cosmic Collision in Arp 107: A Galactic Smile Captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
Behold the beauty of a galactic collision in this captivating composite of Arp 107, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments! This stunning image shows two galaxies that collided hundreds of millions of years ago, sparking intense star formation. Near-infrared data reveal older stars and the delicate bridge of gas connecting the two galaxies, while vibrant reds and oranges in the mid-infrared highlight younger stars and the star-forming regions. Look closely, and you’ll spot a surprising ‘smile’ marking the collision’s point of impact—a cosmic reminder of the universe's beauty.
Captured by the @nasa /ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, this breathtaking image explores the distant reaches of our Milky Way’s outskirts, over 58,000 light-years from the center! With Webb's powerful NIRCam and MIRI instruments, scientists observed four regions within two molecular clouds, known as Digel Clouds 1 and 2, revealing star clusters and young protostars in vivid detail. Pictured here, Cloud 2S displays a bright, dense star cluster with newly formed stars sending jets of material across space—a phenomenon detected for the first time. This pioneering look into the Extreme Outer Galaxy helps astronomers study star formation in remote cosmic environments, unlocking new insights about the birth of stars in our galaxy. Star Clusters, Galaxy Images, Our Galaxy, Planets And Moons, Star Formation, James Webb, James Webb Space Telescope, Aesthetic Space, Star Cluster
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Unveiling Star Birth in the Milky Way’s Extreme Outer Galaxy
Captured by the @nasa /ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, this breathtaking image explores the distant reaches of our Milky Way’s outskirts, over 58,000 light-years from the center! With Webb's powerful NIRCam and MIRI instruments, scientists observed four regions within two molecular clouds, known as Digel Clouds 1 and 2, revealing star clusters and young protostars in vivid detail. Pictured here, Cloud 2S displays a bright, dense star cluster with newly formed stars sending jets of material across space—a phenomenon detected for the first time. This pioneering look into the Extreme Outer Galaxy helps astronomers study star formation in remote cosmic environments, unlocking new insights about the birth of stars in our galaxy.
Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of galaxy NGC 1559, a barred spiral galaxy located 35 million light-years away in the constellation Reticulum. This composite image, created from ten different Hubble captures, spans the telescope’s full light sensitivity, from ultraviolet to near-infrared, revealing stunning details across a vast range of astrophysical processes. Bright pink and red patches in NGC 1559’s arms indicate regions of active star formation, glowing with H-alpha light from hydrogen gas clouds. With data collected over multiple observing programmes since 2009, this image offers scientists and the public a rare glimpse into our cosmic past. Hydrogen Gas, Spiral Galaxy, Red Patch, Light Sensitivity, Space Images
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Spectacular Spiral Galaxy NGC 1559 Captured by Hubble
Marvel at the breathtaking beauty of galaxy NGC 1559, a barred spiral galaxy located 35 million light-years away in the constellation Reticulum. This composite image, created from ten different Hubble captures, spans the telescope’s full light sensitivity, from ultraviolet to near-infrared, revealing stunning details across a vast range of astrophysical processes. Bright pink and red patches in NGC 1559’s arms indicate regions of active star formation, glowing with H-alpha light from hydrogen gas clouds. With data collected over multiple observing programmes since 2009, this image offers scientists and the public a rare glimpse into our cosmic past.
Witness the mesmerizing dance of two supermassive black holes in the heart of the galaxy MCG-03-34-064. Hubble and Chandra capture this extraordinary cosmic event. Universe Images, Blue Streaks, Black Holes, Light Images
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A Black Hole Duet: A Celestial Spectacle
Witness the mesmerizing dance of two supermassive black holes in the heart of the galaxy MCG-03-34-064. Hubble and Chandra capture this extraordinary cosmic event.
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Galactic Drama: IC 3225’s High-Speed Journey Through Space
Explore the stunning spiral galaxy IC 3225 in this Hubble picture! Located 100 million light-years away in the crowded Virgo galaxy cluster, IC 3225 looks like it’s speeding through space, with gas trailing behind it like a cosmic comet. This dynamic scene is caused by powerful 'ram pressure stripping'—an effect of the dense hot gas and extreme gravity in the Virgo cluster. Discover the incredible forces that can reshape entire galaxies and create breathtaking sights like this!
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Discover the Moon: ESA's Juice NavCam first impressions
Join us as we explore the breathtaking lunar view captured by the Navigation Camera (NavCam) of ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) during its lunar-Earth flyby on August 19-20, 2024. This stunning black-and-white image marks a significant milestone in space exploration, showcasing Juice's capabilities as it prepares for its journey to Jupiter's icy moons. Dive into the world of space science and see how technology is shaping our understanding of the cosmos!
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Mars' escaping water mystery solved!
Discover how Mars' atmosphere changes dramatically when it gets close to the Sun! Thanks to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, we now know how water molecules rise and escape, shedding light on the Red Planet’s watery past. As seen in these stunning images, Mars' 'corona' expands as it nears the Sun, offering new insights into its atmospheric dynamics. Fascinating science in action!
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Exploring distant galaxies with Webb's CEERS Survey
Dive into the cosmos with this stunning view captured by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam, part of the Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science (CEERS) survey. Galaxies that formed over 13 billion years ago reveal their secrets, with some showing signs of rapidly growing black holes that change our understanding of their true size and mass. Discover how the early Universe may have evolved faster than expected!
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BepiColombo's spectacular fourth Mercury flyby
Witness BepiColombo's stunning fourth flyby of Mercury! On 5 September 2024, ESA's spacecraft captured Mercury’s south pole for the first time, revealing fascinating cratered landscapes and the possibility of water ice. This gravity assist maneuver brings BepiColombo one step closer to its main science mission in 2027. Don’t miss this unique view of the closest planet to the Sun!
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Assembling the largest galaxies: The role of dwarfs
Dive into the mysteries of galaxy formation with the dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 5238. Despite its small size, this galaxy holds clues about how massive galaxies are assembled over time through mergers. Captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, NGC 5238 shows the aftermath of a galactic encounter, shedding light on the process of galaxy evolution in the universe. Learn how tiny galaxies play a crucial role in building the largest structures in space!
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Explore the enigmatic "Question Mark" Galaxy, captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope! Through the phenomenon of gravitational lensing, two distant galaxies—one a face-on spiral and the other a side-on dusty red galaxy—appear multiple times, forming the shape of a cosmic question mark. This fascinating interaction is just beginning, as active star formation and the galaxies' intact shapes reveal. Dive into the wonders of space with Webb!