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‘String of pearls’ star clusters form when galaxies collide
This beautiful galaxy is one of many that Hubble has observed showing a 'string of pearls.' When galaxies collide, it forms star clusters in the tidal tails.
February 17, 2024
Deep-sky photos for January 2024: Editor’s picks
Enjoy January 2024's gallery of editor's picks of deep-sky photos from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, submit it to us!
February 2, 2024
See a zoo of animals in the Rosette Nebula
A closer look at the Rosette Nebula reveals a whole zoo of animals, including an elephant, llama, woodpecker, donkey and more. Can you see them?
February 2, 2024
The moon hid Antares on January 8, 2024. Photos here!
The global community of EarthSky photographers captured the scene as the moon hid Antares on the morning of January 8, 2024. See pics here!
January 13, 2024
Cloud streets: What are they? How do they form?
Cloud streets are long rows of cumulus clouds oriented parallel to the direction of the wind. See images of cloud streets here.
January 6, 2024
See a year of young moons in this photo composite
A young moon is when a thin crescent appears in the evening sky just after new moon. Enjoy this beautiful composite image of the 12 young moons of 2023.
January 3, 2024
Deep-sky photos for December 2023: Editor’s picks
Enjoy December 2023's gallery of editor's picks of deep-sky photos from our EarthSky community. If you have a photo to share, submit it to us!
January 3, 2024
EarthSky’s top photos from 2023. See them here!
Enjoy EarthSky’s top photos from 2023. All these photos were taken by members of the EarthSky community from all around the globe. See them here!
December 30, 2023
New Uranus images showcase rings, moons … and galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken new images of Uranus. Get a better look at the planet, its rings, moons, and the distant background galaxies.
December 20, 2023
Geminid meteor shower 2023: Cool photos!
See the best photos of the Geminid meteor shower of 2023 from our talented community of photographers, from all over the world.
December 15, 2023
