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Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 24 Wringing a Wet Towel in Orbit Video Credit: CSA, ASC, Expedition 35 Explanation: What happens if you wring out a wet towel while floating in space? The water shouldn't fall toward the..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 23 X-rays from Supernova Remnant SN 1006 Image Credit: NASA/CXC/P. Frank Winkler (Middlebury College) Explanation: What looks like a puff-ball is surely the remains of the brightest supe..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 22 The Horsehead Nebula in Infrared from Hubble Image Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STSci/AURA) Explanation: While drifting through the cosmos, a magnificent interstel..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 21 The Big Dipper Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss (Catching the Light) Explanation: Do you see it? This common question frequently precedes the rediscovery of one of the most c..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 20 Airglow, Gegenschein, and Milky Way Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky (Las Campanas Observatory, Carnegie Institution) Explanation: As far as the eye could see, it was a dark ni..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 19 NGC 1788 and the Witch's Whiskers Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis Explanation: This skyscape finds an esthetic balance of interstellar dust and gas residing in the suburbs of the..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 18 Star Factory Messier 17 Image Credit: Subaru Telescope (NAOJ), Hubble Space Telescope, Color data: Wolfgang Promper, Processing: Robert Gendler Explanation: Sculpted by stellar winds ..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 17 Mt. Hood and a Lenticular Cloud Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Canales Explanation: What kind of cloud is next to that mountain? A lenticular. This type of cloud forms in air that pass..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 16 Grand Spiral Galaxy M81 and Arp's Loop Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller Explanation: One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth's sky is similar in size to our Milky Way Ga..

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2013 April 15 IC 1848: The Soul Nebula Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Andersson Explanation: Stars are forming in the Soul of the Queen of Aethopia. More specifically, a large star forming region ca..