Giant smashup created the Moon
A giant smashup created the Moon, according to new evidence, when a planetary body the size of Mars collided with Earth. Artist’s depiction of a collision between two planetary bodies. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.
From the Earth to the Moon
“From the Earth to the Moon” is an impressive video that provides a stunning view of the Lunar surface, which humans have not visited since 1972, despite being the most accessible place in the solar system to explore. Scroll down for video
Obscured by Saturn Rings
In this image from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, Saturn‘s rings obscure part of Titan‘s colorful visage. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI
Blue Moon over Nottingham
This image taken just hours before the full phase in clear skies over Nottingham, UK, it features eye-catching bright rays extending from the prominent young crater Tycho in the Moon‘s southern hemisphere. Image credit: Simon Smith
Space Elevator to the Lunar surface
LiftPort believes that the construction of a Space and Lunar Elevator is possible using today’s technology. The system would allow cheap and simple access to the lunar surface via a ‘ribbon’ cable.
Interactive Panorama on the Moon with Neil Armstrong
This 360-degree interactive panorama shows the flat volcanic Lunar terrain, transports you to the Apollo 11 landing site and lets you see what Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin saw. Click the image for the panorama, best viewed in full-screen mode. Created by photographer Hans Nyberg. via wired
Moon Meets Morning Star
Rising in the dark hours before dawn, wandering Venus now shines as the brilliant morning star. Its close conjunction with the Moon on August 13 was appreciated around planet Earth. Image credit: Kwon, O Chul
One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind
Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon. Most of the photos from the lunar surface during Apollo 11 are of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. This is a rare photo showing Neil Armstrong standing on the surface of the moon. Image credit: NASA. Watch the videos of the very first moon landing of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969!
Venus, the Moon, Jupiter and the Pleiades
The above image shows the sword of Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira appearing to pierce the waning crescent Moon. It was captured in Portel, Portugal a little before dawn on July 15, 2012. Image credit: Miguel Claro
Moon meets Jupiter with moons
In this image you can see close encounter of the Moon and Jupiter along with its large four moons, in July 15′s predawn skies. The ruling gas giant pass behind the lunar disk, occulted by the Moon. Image credit: Cristian Fattinnanzi
