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Behold! 2024's Most Stunning Space Photos


Published on 2024-12-19 06:42:18 - Scientific American
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  • See the year's most striking images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, NASA's Mars rover and the best sky watching on offer

The article from Scientific American titled "9 Space Images from NASA and Beyond That Stunned in 2024" showcases a collection of breathtaking astronomical images captured by various space agencies and observatories. These images include a detailed view of Jupiter's swirling storms from the Juno spacecraft, a mesmerizing panorama of the Tarantula Nebula by the James Webb Space Telescope, and an unprecedented close-up of the Sun's surface by the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope. Other highlights feature the first-ever image of a black hole's shadow from the Event Horizon Telescope, a vibrant mosaic of the Milky Way's center, and a stunning aurora on Saturn captured by the Cassini spacecraft. Additionally, there are images of a distant galaxy cluster, a supernova remnant, and an intricate view of Mars' surface, all contributing to our understanding and appreciation of the cosmos.

Read the Full Scientific American Article at:
[ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/9-space-images-from-nasa-and-beyond-that-stunned-in-2024/ ]
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