Spinning the 2012 Transit of Venus by Fort Photo on Flickr.
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The Center of our Galaxy
The center of the Milky Way above the hills of Azul, Argentina. You should be able to recognize scorpius, sagitarius and several nebulas and clusters. The “tire” tracks from Antares to the Milky Way are clearly visible.Photo Credit: Luis Argerich
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Aurora & The Night Sky
The entire northern sky was glowing greens and reds as these shots were taken in between the clouds and rain.
Image & Summary: Chris Schur
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Milky Way over Thunderstorm
A scenic thunderous landscape is rivaled by the vastness and reverence of our home galaxy the Milky Way in this timely shot.
Image Copyright: Kevin Black
Moon and Planets Align in Korea
Moon and planets align in the evening sky as seen from Geojedo Island of Korea. The crescent Moon is the lowest, while Venus (in conjunction with the Moon) is second on the line, then Mars, and last Jupiter among stars of Capricornus.
By Kwon O Chul
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1999 Leonid Fireball
Credit & Copyright: Arne Danielsen
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Lightning at Erupting Eyjafjallajökull
Lightning has long been associated with volcanic eruptions, as seen in this spectacular example at Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland. The volcano is spewing ash into the atmosphere and causing global travel chaos.
Credit: Marco Fulle
Mont Chaberton Fortress (by a galaxy far, far away…)
