View From Space Collection (#4)

Satellite view of Mount Etna emitting plumes of volcanic gases
March 31, 2013 - This false-color satellite image shows several vents near the summit of Mount Etna emitting plumes of volcanic gases

Newly formed stars in the center of a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud
This image depicts bright, blue, newly formed stars that are blowing a cavity in the center of a star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud

This is an artistas concept of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory. The mission, scheduled to launch in early 2009, will be the first spacecraft dedicated to studying atmospheric carbon dioxide

Artists concept of a terrestrial planet with a big reflection on the ocean. The goal was to reach as much realism as possible

Globular cluster M13
December 4, 2008 - Hubble catches an instantaneous glimpse of many hundreds of thousands of stars moving about in the globular cluster M13

Artists concept of twin brown dwarfs referred to as 2M 0939
This artists concept shows the dimmest star-like bodies currently known, twin brown dwarfs referred to as 2M 0939. The twins, which are about the same size, are drawn as if viewed from one side

Fish-eye lens view of a portion of the International Space Station
May 27, 2011 - Fish-eye lens view of a portion of the International Space Station and the docked space shuttle Endeavour

The Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle docks to the International Space Station
February 24, 2011 - Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earths horizon, the Johannes Kepler Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-2)

Satellite view of snow cover in the Northeastern United States
February 10, 2013 - Satellite view of snow cover stretching from the East Coast westward past Lake Ontario

This artists conception depicts the Kepler-10 star system, located about 560 light-years away near the Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Kepler has discovered two planets around this star

Satellite view of the southern Alaska coast and the Gulf of Alaska
May 2, 2014 - Satellite view of the southern Alaska coast and the Gulf of Alaska

The Milky Way in Serra da Estrela, Portugal

Satellite view of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1990 s

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft in the grasp of the Canadarm2
May 25, 2012 - With clouds and land forming a backdrop, the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the Canadarm2 robotic arm at the International Space Station. Expedition

IC1805 Everest of Nebula
IC 1805 Everest of Nebulae taken with sulfur II, hydrogen alpha, and ionized oxygen filter

NGC 3628, an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo
The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or NGC 224, in the constellation Andromeda

Satellite view of Turkey

The ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea
This artists concept depicts the ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea. The suggested disk of solid material is exaggerated in density here for clarity

NGC7331 Galaxy and its companion galaxies
NGC 7331 Galaxy and its companion galaxies with clear red green blue filter set

Space Shuttle Discovery backdropped by a blue and white Earth
October 25, 2007 - Backdropped by a blue and white Earth, Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station during STS-120 rendezvous and docking operations

The Gemini 7 spacecraft
December 15, 1965 - The Gemini 7 spacecraft as it was observed from the hatch window of the Gemini 6 spacecraft during rendezvous manuevers

Saturns moon Tethys
June 29, 2007 - The cold, cratered landscape of Saturns moon Tethys shines in stark relief in this crescent view. Aside from its obvious aesthetic beauty

View from space of Indianapolis, Indiana
February 25, 2013 - View from space of Indianapolis, Indiana

Full Earth showing various tropical storms
August 22, 2014 - Full Earth showing Tropical Storm Lowell, Tropical Storm Karina, and Tropical Storm Marie

Satellite image showing clouds stretching from Texas to the U. S. northeast
December 17, 2012 - Satellite image showing clouds associated with a frontal system as a very sharp line stretching from Texas to the U.S. northeast

Satellite view of the Korean Peninsula showing city lights at night
September 24, 2012 - Satellite view of the Korean Peninsula showing city lights at night. Also visible are parts of China and Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the Sea of Japan

Centaurus A Galaxy NGC 5128

Manhattan Island and its easily recognizable Central Park
March 26, 2005 - Manhattan Island and its easily recognizable Central Park. Some of the other New York City boroughs (including parts of Queens and Brooklyn) are also shown

A view of the Earth with the full Arctic region visible
September 21, 2005 - A view of the Earth with the full Arctic region visible

Astronauts perform a series of tasks on the exterior of the International Space Station
Backdropped against the horizon of Earth, astronauts perform a series of tasks on the exterior of the International Space Station during a spacewalk

Cloud vortices in the area of the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean
May 16, 2009 - A nadir view of cloud vortices in the area of the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean

The Remote Manipulator System robotic arm hands-off an external stowage platform
August 14, 2007 - The Space Shuttle Endeavours Remote Manipulator System (RMS) robotic arm (left) moves away following the hand-off of an external stowage platform (ESP-3)

Dust storm in Taklimakan Desert, Western China
July 26, 2006 - Dust storm in Taklimakan Desert, Western China

Colliding spiral galaxies
April 24, 2008 - NGC 520 is the product of a collision between two disk galaxies that started 300 million years ago. It exemplifies the middle stages of the merging process

The Iberian Peninsula
March 20, 2003 - Portugal and Spain share the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, shown here in this true-color image

A panoramic view of the island of Hispaniola in the foreground and Cuba extending
August 19, 2008 - A panoramic view of the island of Hispaniola in the foreground and Cuba extending over the horizon. The sunglint is illuminating Haiti

The International Space Station and docked space shuttle Endeavour
May 23, 2011 - The International Space Station and docked Space Shuttle Endeavour, backdropped by Earth and the blackness of space

Mount Everest

The bright star cluster known as Melotte 15. Melotte 15 is embedded within and illuminates the central portion of the much larger glowing nebula identified as IC 1805

Satellite view of northeast Japan
March 12, 2011 - Satellite view of northeast Japan

Abell 2744, Pandoras Cluster. This giant galaxy cluster is the result of a simultaneous pile-up of at least four separate, smaller galaxy clusters that took place over a span of 350 million years

Satellite view of Albany, New York, 1985

Satellite view of Greece and Turkey
Satellite view of Turkey and Greece in the late fall of 2002. Greece is on the left, while Turkey is on the right, and in between the two is the Aegean Sea

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

A large collection of galaxies
A surprisingly large collection of galaxies (red dots) stand out at a remarkably large distance in this composite image combining infrared and visible-light observations

The Sahara Desert visible through the windows of the cupola on the Tranquility module
The tan, brown, and orange Sahara Desert is visible through the windows of the cupola on the Tranquility module. Tranquility holds some of the stationas environmental control equipment

Jupiters moon Lo
July 3, 1999 - The Galileo spacecraft acquired its highest resolution images of Jupiters moon Io during its closest pass to Io since orbit insertion in late 1995

Carina Nebula
This false-color image taken by the Spitzer Space Telescope shows the South Pillar region of the star-forming region called the Carina Nebula

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Glimpse into the Majestic View from Space" The majestic Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) captivates with its stunning spiral structure, a true cosmic masterpiece. Behold the ethereal beauty of the Orion Nebula, where stars are born amidst swirling clouds of gas and dust. From the Gemini 7 spacecraft in Earth orbit, witness our planet's fragile yet breathtakingly beautiful blue marble floating in space. Prepare to be awestruck by the sheer magnitude of MACS J0717, a colossal galaxy cluster that holds countless galaxies within its gravitational embrace. Brace yourself for a galactic light show as NGC 4258 dazzles with vibrant colors and mesmerizing celestial fireworks. Explore NGC 3324, also known as the Gabriela Mistral Nebula, an enchanting stellar nursery located in the constellation Carina. Marvel at NGC 4565, an edge-on barred spiral galaxy resembling a cosmic needle piercing through space in Coma Berenices constellation. Journey towards Uranus, a distant ice giant adorned with mysterious rings and captivating hues of blue-green swirling across its atmosphere. Discover NGC 457, an open star cluster nestled within Cassiopeia's celestial tapestry—a sparkling jewel box filled with brilliant stellar gems. Immerse yourself in a panoramic view of Mars—its rusty red surface dotted with craters and hints of past geological wonders waiting to be unraveled. Witness the captivating dance between two galaxies as M51—the whirlpool galaxy—and its companion create an awe-inspiring cosmic ballet spanning millions of light-years. Unveil layers upon layers etched into Cape Verde within Victoria Crater on Mars—an ancient record revealing secrets about our neighboring planet's history and geology.