space photography
JWST’s Grand Cosmic Map: The Largest View of the Universe Ever Made
Jun 10, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On June 5, 2025, astronomers made a historic announcement. They released the largest infrared map of the universe ever created. This stunning achievement comes from…
Parker Solar Probe Captures a Powerful Magnetic Explosion on the Sun
Jun 10, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has made a groundbreaking discovery. The spacecraft, which is the closest ever to the Sun, has observed a powerful magnetic explosion,…
JWST captures a stunning new view of the Sombrero Galaxy
Jun 5, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has done it again. On June 3, 2025, NASA released a brand-new image of the Sombrero Galaxy. This time,…
Magnetic curtains on the sun: The sharpest image of our star’s surface
Jun 4, 2025
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On June 3, 2025, solar science reached a new milestone. The National Science Foundation’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope revealed something never seen before. It…
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…