Tardigrade in Moss

Image Credit & Copyright: Nicole Ottawa & Oliver Meckes / Eye of Science / Science Source Images

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A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.
An usual looking creature is pictured which may appear alien but is actually a Earth-dwelling tardigrade. The tardigrade has no apparent eyes, a light brown body, a circular gear-like snout, and claws at the end of its numerous feet. The tardigrade is seen perched on green moss.

Supernova Discovered in Nearby Spiral Galaxy M101

Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks

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A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.
A sprawling spiral galaxy is pictured with a new bright spot visible near the image bottom. This spot is a recently discovered supernova. A roll-over image shows the same galaxy in an image taken the previous month without the new supernova spot.

Observatory Aligned with Moon Occulting Jupiter

Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Whitacre; Text: Natalia Lewandowska (SUNY Oswego)

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A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.
A dark mountain lies in the center with an observatory building sporting two telescope domes. The background sky appears dark blue. Behind the center of the observatory is part of a crescent moon, with an unusual bright spot to its upper left.

Cat's Eye Wide and Deep

Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-François Bax, Guillaume Gruntz

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APOD: 2023 May 25 - Cat''s Eye Wide and Deep

Virgo Cluster Galaxies

Image Credit & Copyright: Abdullah Alharbi

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APOD: 2023 May 26 - Virgo Cluster Galaxies