APOD

Astronomy Picture of the Day

The explosion is over, but the consequences continue. The explosion is over, but the consequences continue.


Telescopic views of Saturn and its beautiful rings Telescopic views of Saturn and its beautiful rings


Newborn stars are forming in the Eagle Nebula. Newborn stars are forming in the Eagle Nebula.


What is so micro about tonight's blue micromoon? What is so micro about tonight's blue micromoon?


A gorgeous spiral galaxy, A gorgeous spiral galaxy,


What do you see in this crystal ball? What do you see in this crystal ball?


What is a pair of headphones doing in the sky? Today’s image features the Headphone Nebula, also known as What is a pair of headphones doing in the sky? Today’s image features the Headphone Nebula, also known as