The cosmos has always intrigued us with its endless mysteries and breathtaking beauty. As technology evolves, so does our ability to explore and capture the vastness of space. These images of stars, galaxies, and other celestial wonders not only offer a glimpse into the unknown but also remind us of how small we are in the grand scheme of things. For astronomy lovers and curious minds alike, here are 15 of the most captivating astronomy pictures, each telling its own story about the universe beyond our reach.
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1. The spectacular phenomenon of a lightning tornado. And this one’s above an erupting volcano!
2. This incredible shot was taken in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The photographer, Leonardo Sens, waited three long years to take it.
3. The closest view of Jupiter
4. A breathtaking view of an iridescent cloud
5. A meteor, the Milky Way, and Mount Fuji, Japan
6. One of the most detailed images of Saturn
7. A remarkably detailed image of Pluto
8. The Veil Nebula in high definition from the Hubble Telescope
9. The earth as seen from the moon’s surface, captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
10. Saturn in ultraviolet. The Hubble took this photo showing it's most northern dip away from the sun. It happens every 29.5 years.
11. The clearest image ever taken of Mercury's surface
12. Venus as you have never seen before
13. The Milky Way as seen from Ojos del Salar in the Atacama Desert of Chile
14. Voyager captures Jupiter and Europa - one of its 79 moons
15. The mighty Ring Nebula, the glowing remains of a sun-like star
