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Astronomy Picture of the Day: 15/01/2026
The Apennine Mountains (Montes Apenninus) are among the most striking mountain ranges on the Moon, and they are especially impressive when observed at First Quarter.
4 hours ago


Astronomy Picture of the Day: 06/01/2026
The Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) is an expansive emission complex lying roughly 3,800 light-years away, straddling the constellations Monoceros and Canis Major.
Jan 6


Astronomy Picture of the Day: 05/01/2026
The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) is one of astronomy’s great optical illusions, instantly recognisable, yet wildly misunderstood.
Jan 5
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