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The first time humans saw the whole Earth with their own eyes
This image is historic. It’s the first time humans saw the entire Earth with their own eyes. The Apollo 8 astronauts took this picture on as they ventured into deep space on December 1968. Till today only 24 humans had the chance to see the Earth from this distance. There is no better place than…
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The Sun from Space
The Sun seen from the International Space Station photographed by Terry W. Virts (NASA Astronaut) We are so used to see the…
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Earth from Space
Our beautiful planet Earth seen from the International Space Station Photograph taken on June 2015 by Terry W. Virts. (NASA Astronaut) original…
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Galactic Clouds
In a dark clear night you can see our home galaxy the milkyway in the sky. You can notice that there are…
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Solstices: our Planet highest points
The June solstice occurs right now at 16:38 UTC. The North Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun. This…
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How to find the star Sirius? a sun behind the sun…
Sirius is the brightest star in the Earth’s night sky, it’s actually a star system 8.7 light years distant. It is about…
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History of astronomical instruments
Keeping an eye on the heavens helps to keep track of time and events on the Earth. All the calendars and astronomical…