Astrophotographer captures remarkable view of galactic 'Eyes' with backyard telescope The string of galaxies is just a small part of the colossal Virgo Galaxy Cluster Space · May 13
Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo A massive stellar wind bubble sculpts the nebula into the shape of the Norse god's famous helmet. Space · Mar 23
Single this Valentine's Day? Don't worry, the universe has a rose just for you (photo) The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros. Space · Feb 14
Our 10 favorite Space.com reader astronomy photos of 2025 From auroras at 36,000 feet to comet flybys and eclipses, these are the standout images our readers shared with Space.com in 2025. Space · Dec 30, 2025
A 'rampaging lion' nebula roars to life in a stunning deep-space photo The Lion Nebula is located 10,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus Space · Nov 22, 2025
Astrophotographer spies a spiral galaxy bursting with starbirth (photo) "This is one of my favourite galaxies for testing new equipment." Space · Nov 13, 2025
A cosmic heart bursts with light in new deep space astrophotographer portrait (photo) The Heart Nebula shines 6,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia. Space · Oct 19, 2025
Why October is the perfect time to look for the Andromeda galaxy October is an excellent time to observe the Andromeda spiral galaxy as it passes high overhead in the Autumn night sky. Space · Oct 15, 2025
See our neighboring galaxy Andromeda shine in stunningly detailed astrophotography portrait (photo) The Milky Way's closest neighbor shines in a spectacular new astrophotography portrait. Space · Sep 28, 2025
Astrophotographer captures the gaping maw of a cosmic shark in stunning deep space image (photo) The nebula body of the cosmic shark is located 650 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus. Space · Sep 6, 2025
The Knife Edge Galaxy cuts a sharp profile in new amateur portrait (photo) The spiral galaxy NGC 5907 is positioned edge-on to Earth. Space · Jun 5, 2025
Amateur astrophotographer catches a cosmic sunflower in bloom The spiral galaxy shines with the light of countless newly-born stars. Space · May 18, 2025
Amateur astrophotographer captures a stunning galaxy 24 million light-years from Earth (photo) An amateur astrophotographer has captured a stunningly detailed view of the spiral galaxy Messier 106, which is located 24 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici. Space · Apr 25, 2025