space photography
These are the clearest images of the Solar Corona
May 31, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In May 2025, scientists achieved a remarkable milestone in solar observation. Utilizing advanced technology, they captured the clearest image of the Sun’s corona ever recorded. …
A glimpse of the distant past: JWST’s deep dive into Abell S1063
May 29, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In May 2025, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) presented a breathtaking image of the galaxy cluster Abell S1063. This observation offers an unprecedented glimpse…
JWST and Keck Photographs Active Skies on Saturn’s Moon
May 28, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, has once again stolen the spotlight. In July 2023, it was observed by two of the world’s most powerful telescopes. NASA’s…
A New Dwarf Planet Photographed, but it’s not Planet Nine
May 28, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In May 2025, astronomers announced the discovery of a new (potential) dwarf planet: 2017 OF201. This trans-Neptunian object (TNO) resides far beyond Pluto and offers…
Teleios: The Perfect Supernova Remnant Photographed
May 27, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the vast expanse of our galaxy, a recent discovery has captivated astronomers worldwide. A supernova remnant, designated G305.4–2.2 and affectionately nicknamed “Teleios” (Greek for…
JWST and ALMA Spot a Giant Barred Spiral Galaxy J0107a
May 26, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In the silent depths of space, astronomers have spotted something astonishing. It’s a giant barred spiral galaxy, named J0107a. This galaxy formed just 2.6 billion…
Cosmic Joust: How a Quasar Pierced a Galaxy in the Early Universe
May 23, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers have witnessed something extraordinary. Using some of the world’s most powerful telescopes, they looked 11 billion years into the past. There, they saw two…
JWST photographs Zhúlóng: The Ancient Twin of the Milky Way Galaxy
May 23, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
In a stunning breakthrough, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has spotted a galaxy that defies expectations. Named Zhúlóng, this spiral galaxy looks strikingly like…
Dawn of Galaxies: JWST Spots the Most Distant Galaxy Ever Seen
May 22, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Something incredible happened in the quiet depths of the cosmos, about 280 million years after the Big Bang. A brilliant, compact galaxy came to life….
Perseverance Captures First Visible Light Aurora on the Red Planet
May 18, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On March 18, 2024, NASA’s Perseverance rover achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing Mars’s first-ever visible-light image of an aurora. The image was released on…