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Autumn Moon of Sweden

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Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013: Astrophotographer Göran Strand sent in a photograph of the moon in Sweden seen between tree branches. He writes in an e-mail to SPACE.com: “The autumn has really start...

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New Moon, October 2013

Best Stargazing Events of October 2013 (Sky Map Gal...

Deep Space: Rho Ophiuchi and Antares Nebulae

Amazing Space Photos: Royal Observatory's Astronomy...

A camera aboard SpaceX's first upgraded Falcon 9 rocket shows the view down after launching from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base on Sept. 29, 2013.

Launch Photos: SpaceX's Next-Gen Falcon 9 Rocket So...

The new circular Octaweb engine arrangement of SpaceX's nine Falcon 9 Merlin 1D engines is seen in this image.

The Rockets and Spaceships of SpaceX (Photos)

This close-up shows the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp. attached to the end of the robotic arm on the International Space Station after the two spacecraft met at 7 a.m. ET on Sept. 29, 2013.

Photos: Orbital Sciences' 1st Cygnus Spacecraft Fli...

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Infographic: How Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket and Cygnus spacecraft service the space station.

Private Antares Rocket & Cygnus Spacecraft Explaine...

Infographic: How the sun's magnetic field works.

How the Sun's Magnetic Field Works (Infographic)

Infographic: How interstellar solar sailing works.

Incredible Tech: How Interstellar Light-Propelled S...

NASA's Lunar Laser Communications Demonstration is a novel test of next-generation communications tech. See how the system works in this SPACE.com infographic.

Pew! Pew! Pew! How NASA's Space Laser Communication...

Infographic: The largest reflecting telescopes in the world.

World's Largest Reflecting Telescopes Explained (In...

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Corona Composite of 2012: Australian Totality

Australian Totality | Space Wallpaper

Trapezium Cluster and Surrounding Nebulae by Francsics 1024

Beauty of Star Formation | Space Wallpaper

Ring of Fire Sequence by Jia Hao

Blazing Ring | Space Wallpaper

Expedition 37 Soyuz Rollout space wallpaper

Rolling Out | Space Wallpaper

Prawn Nebula space wallpaper

Colorful Jumble | Space Wallpaper

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