DonThePhysicist

Here's a page taken out of context. Three of Jupiter’s Galilean moons are kinda 'lost'.They usually line up like ducks in a row. This emulation was set for 18:34 EST December 18. #astronomy

Enjoying the first cup of coffee this morning when I opened my astronomy app, I noticed Jupiter in the western sky. I zoomed in, and this is what showed up. #astronomy

Saturn is seen playing peek-a-boo with the Moon. Photo courtesy of Paul Stewart. #astrophotography #astronomy

Another beauty from an astrophotographer, Andrew McCarthy. #astrophotography #astronomy

Close-up and Personal. Image captured by Richard Gordan while in orbit on Apollo 12. #astrophotography #astronomy

The Blue Marble. Yes, the infamous "selfie" was captured in 1972 by Apollo 17. #astrophotography #astronomy

An incredible shot by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy. McCarthy says the photo is one of the “most meticulously planned” shots of his career, which has seen no shortage of carefully-planned images that have captured the world’s imagination. #astrophotography #astronomy

Captured by Apolllo 15 in 1971 at an orbital altitude of 2,600 miles above the lunar surface. #astronomy #astrophotography

Earth from Lagrange Point 1 courtesy of DSCVR satellite. #astronomy

The far side of the Moon brought to you by the Chinese Chang'e 5-T1 spacecraft. I realize that Pink Floyd called it the Dark Side of the Moon, but as you can see, there is no dark side; we just don't see it. #astronomy #astrophotography

From the International Space Station, an impressive capture of the vast Pacific Ocean and the majestic Atlantic, along with the territories of Chile, Argentina, Uruguay,.and Paraguay. Credit: Datos Ricardos #astronomy #astrophotography

Lunar surface as seen from Apollo 15. #astronomy #astrophotography

A stunning capture by astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy. #-astrophotography #astronomy