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A Deep-Space Shark Is Prowling the Cosmos—and the Photo Just Won a Major Award
A striking image of a deep-space shark has emerged as a top winner in the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
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Second Bright Supernova in Spiral Galaxy NGC 7331 in a Year
5 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The 31 Out-of-this-World Winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year
9 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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31 Award-Winning Photos Celebrate the Beauty of the World’s Darkest Skies
DarkSky International has revealed the 31 award-winning images from the 2026 Capture the Dark global photography competition.
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How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured the Total Solar Eclipse
A National Geographic photographer provides a detailed look at the technical process of documenting a total solar eclipse.
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Don Pettit’s Staggering Photo Confounds Skeptics
A striking new photograph captured from orbit by NASA astronaut Don Pettit has generated significant discussion and scrutiny online.
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See stunning images in this year’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.
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Planets, meteor shower, and a Buck Moon: Astronomical events for July 2026
July 2026 brings rare celestial highlights, including a planetary alignment, meteor showers, and the Buck Moon.
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The Strawberry Moon like you've never seen it before. Photographer uses clever trick to show full Moon drifting across the sky
A photographer applies a clever trick to capture the Strawberry Moon drifting across the sky in a novel way.
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The 29 Finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year
The ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has unveiled its 29 finalists, highlighting exceptional deep-space and night sky imagery.
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Now is the best time to photograph the Milky Way. Here’s how to get started.
Winter skies are providing an optimal window for capturing the Milky Way, supported by new guides and location research.