Rumors of a Dark Universe

Twenty-one years ago results were first presented indicating that most of the energy in our universe is not in stars or galaxies but is tied to space itself.

Mimas in Saturnlight

Peering from the shadows, the Saturn-facing hemisphere of Mimas lies in near darkness alongside a dramatic sunlit crescent.

Chamaeleon II Dark Cloud

A small constellation hiding near the south celestial pole, The Chamaeleon boasts no bright stars.

Elements in the Aftermath

Massive stars spend their brief lives furiously burning nuclear fuel.

IC 1795: The Fishhead Nebula

To some, this nebula looks like the head of a fish.

Star Forming Region NGC 3582 without Stars

What's happening in the Statue of Liberty nebula?

Lightning over the Volcano of Water

Have you ever watched a lightning storm in awe?

The North America Nebula in Infrared

The North America Nebula can do what most North Americans cannot -- form stars.

Chandrayaan 2 Launch

On July 22nd this GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) MkIII rocket vanished from sight into a cloud bank an instant after this dramatic snapshot was taken.

The Veins of Heaven

Transfusing sunlight through a still dark sky!

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