Awesome images from space
The huge, high-tech Dark Energy Camera is photographing galaxies 8 billion light-years away. NASA's spacecraft Dawn is heading toward a dwarf planet. And the legendary twin Voyager crafts are pushing the boundaries of the solar system. Space, it seems, is a lively place. Here are photos from the far reaches of space, plus Mickey Mouse on Mercury.
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Spiral galaxy, a holiday wreath in space
A NASA/Hubble Space Telescope image shows the nearby spiral galaxy M74. The spiral arms are lighted by glowing gas light. The space agency says this indicates an environment rich in star formation.
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