Robin in nest

Robin in nest

An old finch nest in our eaves has been repurposed by a robin.

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Uploaded on May 31, 2012

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UV image of the Andromeda Galaxy

UV image of the Andromeda Galaxy

This stunning picture is a composite of 11 observations from NASA's GALEX satellite, showing the...

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Uploaded on May 18, 2012

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Zoom in on the jet from Cen A

Zoom in on the jet from Cen A

A jet of matter is slamming into and compressing gas in the galaxy Cen A, which is collapsing to form stars. Image credits: ESO

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Uploaded on May 16, 2012

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The galaxy Cen A

The galaxy Cen A

Centaurus A, a screwed-up elliptical galaxy. Image credits: ESO

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2012? No.

2012? No.

I think this is obvious enough.

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Uploaded on May 11, 2012

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Golbular cluster M55

Golbular cluster M55

The globular cluster M55 as seen by the ESO's VISTA telescope. Credit: ESO/J. Emerson/VISTA. Acknowledgment: Cambridge Astronomical Survey Unit

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Uploaded on May 9, 2012

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Barnard 211 and 213

Barnard 211 and 213

Visible light image of the dark dust clouds Barnard 211 and 213. Credit:...

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Uploaded on May 8, 2012

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APEX far infrared view of Barnard 211 and 213

APEX far infrared view of Barnard 211 and 213

Far-infrared image of the dark dust clouds Barnard 211 and 213, which glow in IR. Credit: ESO/APEX...

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Uploaded on May 8, 2012

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Hubble - Egg nebula

Hubble - Egg nebula

Hubble image of the "Egg Nebula" - a dying star ejecting gas and dust. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA

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Uploaded on Apr 26, 2012

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NGC 6604

NGC 6604

A star factory called Sharpless2-54 and the cluster NGC 6604. Credit: ESO

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Hubble picture of 30 Dor

Hubble picture of 30 Dor

For Hubble's 22nd anniversary, this image of a vast star-forming region was released.

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Orion on February 24, 2012

Orion on February 24, 2012

Orion, as seen from my backyard in February 2012.

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Globular cluster M9 as seen by Hubble

Globular cluster M9 as seen by Hubble

M9, a bright globular clsuter of stars near the center of the galaxy, images by Hubble. Image credit: NASA & ESA

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Uploaded on Apr 6, 2012

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Infrared survey of Milky Way 4

Infrared survey of Milky Way 4

This is part of a HUGE survey of the Milky Way done with two infrared telescopes.

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Infrared survey of Milky Way 3

Infrared survey of Milky Way 3

This is part of a HUGE survey of the Milky Way done with two infrared telescopes.

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Infrared survey of Milky Way 2

Infrared survey of Milky Way 2

This is part of a HUGE survey of the Milky Way done with two infrared telescopes.

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Infrared survey of Milky Way 1

Infrared survey of Milky Way 1

This is part of a HUGE survey of the Milky Way done with two infrared telescopes.

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The dusty web of IC 342

The dusty web of IC 342

This Spitzer Space Telescope view of the face-on galaxy IC 342 shows its complex web of dust lining the spiral arms.

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