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Mimas’ Mountain
Mimas’ Mountain

Shadows cast across Mimas' defining feature, Herschel Crater, provide an indication of the size of the crater's towering walls and…

Breaking Boundaries in New Engine Designs
Breaking Boundaries in New Engine Designs

In an effort to improve fuel efficiency, NASA and the aircraft industry are rethinking aircraft design. Inside the 8’ x…

APOD: 2017 January 9 – In the Center of Spiral Galaxy NGC 5033
APOD: 2017 January 9 – In the Center of Spiral Galaxy NGC 5033

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Galaxy IC 3639 with Obscured Active Galactic Nucleus
Galaxy IC 3639 with Obscured Active Galactic Nucleus

This galaxy, called IC 3639, also contains an example of an obscured supermassive black hole.

APOD: 2017 January 8 – IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula
APOD: 2017 January 8 – IC 4406: A Seemingly Square Nebula

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Galaxy NGC 1448 with Active Galactic Nucleus
Galaxy NGC 1448 with Active Galactic Nucleus

NGC 1448, a galaxy with an active galactic nucleus hidden by gas and dust, is seen in this image.

Pulsar Artist’s Concept
Pulsar Artist’s Concept

This artist's concept shows a pulsar, which is like a lighthouse, as its light appears in regular pulses as it…

APOD: 2017 January 7 – Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula
APOD: 2017 January 7 – Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula

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Your Home Planet, as Seen From Mars
Your Home Planet, as Seen From Mars

Here is a view of Earth and its moon, as seen from Mars. It combines two images acquired on Nov.…

Central Africa Completely Lit Up
Central Africa Completely Lit Up

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Aqua satellite collected this natural-color image which detected dozens of fires burning…