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Destruction of Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
NASA · Astronomy Picture of the Day
As the crew of Artemis II travelled towards the Moon this week, Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) was expected to have its closest approach to the Sun on Monday. At this point, comet and Sun would be closer…
Apr 7
IC 4592: The Blue Horsehead Reflection Nebula
Apr 6
The Path of Artemis II
Apr 5
NGC 3310: A Starburst Spiral Galaxy
Apr 4
Hello World
Apr 3
Caught in the Web: Visualization of a Black Hole Merger in the Tarantula Nebula
Apr 2
Liftoff! Returning to the Moon
Apr 1
The Claw and Bubble Nebulae
Mar 31
Uranus's Largest Moon: Titania
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