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Saturn's Moons Daphnis and Pan in the Rings

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Friday, May 25, 2012: Two of Saturn's moons affect the planet's rings visibly. Daphnis, at lower left, orbits in the Keeler Gap of the A right, creating waves in the edge of the gap. Pan, in...

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French Cartoon of Venus Transit Viewing

Transit of Venus Across the Sun Through History (Ga...

This view of SpaceX's first Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station was captured by Expedition 31 astronauts during the capsule's first flyby on May 24, 2012.

Mission Pictures: SpaceX's 1st Dragon Flight to Spa...

Will Smith in Men in Black 3

Gallery: 'Men in Black 3' Brings Aliens & Time Travel

Astronaut Scott Carpenter in Hanger S Crew Quarters During Suiting Exercise

Aurora 7: Astronaut Scott Carpenter's Mercury Fligh...

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches over space shuttle mockup.

Launch Pictures: SpaceX's Dragon Capsule Roars to S...

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A look inside the SpaceX Dragon capsule and its Falcon 9 rocket.

How SpaceX's Dragon Space Capsule Works (Infographic)

When the moon covers up the sun, skywatchers delight in the opportunity to see a rare spectacle.

Solar Eclipses: An Observer's Guide (Infographic)

You should never look directly at the sun, but there are ways to safely observe an eclipse.

How to Safely Observe the Sun (Infographic)

Make sure to see the June 5 passage of the planet Venus across the face of the sun: a similar event won't happen again until the year 2117.

Venus Transit of the Sun: A 2012 Observer's Guide (...

As the Earth and moon orbit the sun together, the moon goes through several ‘phases.’ SPACE.com explains the 8 major named phases of the moon.

Earth’s Moon Phases, Monthly Lunar Cycles

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A Bow Shock in the Orion Nebula

A Bow Shock in the Orion Nebula

A Shocking Outflow

A Shocking Outflow

Solar Eclipse Over Japan

Solar Eclipse Over Japan

Eclipse Rocking Among the Palms

Eclipse Rocking Among the Palms

Star Trails Seen from the ISS Cupola

Star Trails Seen from the ISS Cupola

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