Latest articles by Nina Sen
Veil Nebula Glows Red and Blue in Stunning Stargazer Photo
Astrophotographer Ron Brecher took this image of the Veil Nebula complex from Guelph, Ontario on September 21, 2016.
Wow! Stargazer Captures Cool Cosmic Rarity
Astrophotographer Ron Brecher took this image of NGC 669, a "polar ring galaxy", from Guelph, Ontario on September 19, 2016.
Wow! Night Sky Explodes with Meteors, Aurora and the Milky Way (Photo)
This image of the Milky Way was captured by astrophotographer Raghu Yadavalli in Banff National Park, Alberta in September 2016.
In the Deep Blue: Stargazer Captures Stunning Image of Iris Nebula
Astrophotographer Ron Brecher took this image of the Iris Nebula from Guelph, Ontario on September 10, 2016.
'Star Trek' and NASA: A Mind-Meld of Science Fiction and Fact in Pictures
NASA and "Star Trek" are both committed to exploring the final frontier, so it's no surprise they have teamed up occasionally. Take a look at some great NASA-Trek moments over the years.
Wow! Perseid Meteor Shower Fireball Inspires a Skywatcher Happy Dance
Astrophotgrapher Chris Sheridan took this image of a Perseid fireball from Kerr Lake on the North Carolina – Virginia border on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. And, he did a happy dance.
Milky Way Path Leads Skywatcher to an Amazing View (Photo)
Skywatcher Rick Moore took this image when he was stargazing at the Platte River, in Louisville, Nebraska.
Photographer Captures a Dark Snake Nebula in the Night Sky
Astrophotographer John Chumack took this image focusing on Barnard 72 or the Snake Nebula from John Bryan State Park Observatory in Yellow Springs, Ohio on July 2, 2016.
Full Moon Memory: Skywatcher Snaps a Lunar View for Apollo 11 Anniversary
Italian Astrophysicist Gianluca Masi took the image on July 20, 2016, 47 years after man first landed on the moon from Rome, Italy.
Milky Way Shines in Orange Over Mauna Kea (Photo)
On a tranquil Hawaii vacation, astrophotographer Mike Beck took a chance road trip — where he captured this image of the glimmering orange night sky.
Incredible! Skywatcher Captures Colorful Rainbow Airglow Over Azores Island
Above the low clouds on Pico Mountain, skywatcher Miguel Claro captured this incredible 'rainbow airglow' in March 2016 from Pico Island, Azores.
Planets, a Star and a Comet: Four Celestial Bodies Meet in Stunning Skywatching Image
A red planet, a ringed planet and a bright yellow star meet in the night while a comet whizzes by in a gorgeous skywatching image.
The Milky Way and a Green Comet Amaze Amateur Astronomer (Photo)
Astrophotographer Jim Abels took this image of a comet and the Milky Way from Montauk, New York in April 2016.
Perfectly Parallel: Skywatcher Spots Milky Way and ISS
Astrophotographer Hammad Iqbal took this image of a perfectly parallel pass of the ISS to the Milky Way from Doha, Qatar on May 6, 2016.
Morning Milky Way Shines Over Summer Triangle in Stunning Photo
Minutes before clouds gathered over the night sky, astrophotographer Matt Pollock caught this snapshot of the Milky Way on March 3, 2016 from Cherry Plain State Park in Petersburg, New York.
Milky Way, Moab and Me: Skywatcher Shoots Self-Portrait Under Moab Sky
Next to a looming arch, astrophotographer Joshua Snow stands under the Milky Way in one of his favorite skywatching spots. He took the image from Arches National Park in Moab, Utah in May 2016.
Green Comet Thrills Amateur Astronomer (Photo)
The green glow of a spring comet lights up this stunning image taken by astrophotographer John Chumack from John Bryan State Park Observatory in Yellow Springs, Ohio on April 12, 2016.
Milky Way Meets Meadow in Skywatcher Photo
Astrophotographer Alexis Hengen took this image of the Milky Way from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on July 24, 2015.
Milky Way Beacon: Maine Lighthouse Shines Toward Milky Way Core
This image of the Milky Way over Marshall Point Lighthouse was taken by Mike Taylor & Sonia MacNeil, the team at Taylor Photography from Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine.
The 'Blue Hour' Milky Way Glitters Over Havasu Falls in Stunning Photo
Astrophotographer Tony Prince took this image of the Milky Way on March 10, 2016 from Havasu Falls, Arizona.
Falling for the Sun: Heart-Shaped Sunspot Thrills Astrophotographer
Astrophotographer John Chumack. captured the heart-shaped sunspot from his backyard Observatory in Dayton, Ohio on April 12, 2016.
Stunning Turquoise Comet Wows Amateur Astronomer (Photo)
Skywatcher Chris Schur was able to glimpse Comet Linear 252P with his naked eye just after capturing it on camera. The image was taken from Payson, Arizona on the morning of April 2.
