The 10 Most Awesome Pictures Taken From Outer Space
Feast your eyes and boggle your brain at this truly magnificent site of pictures taken from outer space.
1.
The Orion Nebula
This is one of the most detailed images ever taken of the Orion Nebula. It was taken by NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space telescope and took 105 Hubble orbits to complete. The Orion Nebula is in the south of Orion’s belt and is visible to the naked eye in the night sky. It is almost 1, 500 light years away.
2.
The Eclipse of Saturn
This picture was taken by the Cassini Spacecraft on September 15th 2006. This aircraft is robotic and can move freely near to Saturn’s atmosphere. One of the most detailed pictures ever taken of Saturn’s ring, the most detailed one being the “E” ring. Just left above the rings, but not visible in this picture, is where we live.
3.
Valles Mariners
This is a massive canyon system that runs along the equator on Mars. It is 4500 km long, 200 km wide, and 11 km deep. This means that it is the largest known crevice in the solar system. It is thought that this huge trench was created within a very short space of time by a large electric force sweeping the surface of Mars.
4.
The Sombrero Galaxy
This picture was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced camera in June 2003. This is an unbarred spiral galaxy which has a large bulge in the middle and a very visible dust lane. This unusual combination makes it look like a sombrero, hence the name. The Sombrero Galaxy can easily be seen by anyone using an amateur telescope.
5.
Earth Lights From Space
This is a picture taken by NASA of the Earth at Night. Pay attention to how dark some parts of the forests of South America are, also the almost total darkness of Antarctica. By contrast, look at all the lights in the USA.
6.
The Helix Nebula
Also referred to as the eye of God. This is an infrared image taken from NASA’s Space Telescope. Nebula looks like a giant eye and is one of the few dead-star systems in which evidence for comet survivors can be found. The Helix Nebula is 650 light years away and was discovered by Ludwig Harding before 1824.
7. The Earth
Seen from Apollo.
This picture shows Africa, Antarctica, and the Arabian Peninsula. It was taken on the way to the moon by Apollo 17th on December 7, 1972.
8.
Saturn
First seen by Galileo who was confused by its appearance. It was thought for a long time that Saturn was the only planet with rings around it until faint rings were discovered first around Uranus, then Jupiter and Neptune. Saturn is the least dense planet and is made up of 75% hydrogen and 25% Helium.
This picture was taken in October 2004 by Cassini Orbiter and is the most detailed picture of Saturn and its rings.
9.
Martian Sunset
This picture was taken of the sunset from Mars, by NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Spirit in May of 2005.
10.
The Milky Way
This picture was taken by the NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope, and is of the Milky Way. It shows hundreds of thousands of stars in the Milky Way galaxy. This is such a special picture because this region cannot be seen, because of the dust between the earth and the galactic centre.
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46 Responses to “The 10 Most Awesome Pictures Taken From Outer Space”
On October 6, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Jaw-dropping, heart-tugging…amazing photos. Especially the classic Earth photo and the martian sunset.
On October 7, 2007 at 8:51 am
Amazing pics. Thank you Anne.
On October 7, 2007 at 5:29 pm
Very nice photos. They are truly amazing creations.
On October 8, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Amazing pictures
On October 30, 2007 at 10:19 am
Thank you everyone!
On November 19, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Very nice pictures, keep it up ;)!
On December 11, 2007 at 1:05 am
amazing pictures. breath taking.
On December 13, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Thanks Samuel and Qader31br, I’m glad you liked it.
On December 19, 2007 at 5:02 pm
Thanks for posting Anne
Thanks for making them God
On January 8, 2008 at 7:13 pm
These are absolutely amazing pictures. Thanks Ann!
On January 8, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Did you take these yourself?
On January 9, 2008 at 8:21 am
Thanks for the comments everyone!
Maria, was it so obvious? I can’t tell how you’d know I took these. Mind you it did take me about 10 years to get it all done. (I suppose that you’re pulling my leg Maria, very funny! As is mentioned in the article, the pics were taken by various Nasa Spacecrafts)
On February 3, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Wow…great pictures. The first one is definitely my favorite.
On February 4, 2008 at 9:50 am
Oh dear me, how could I have missed this wonderful and beautiful article? Absolutely a great article, Anne..
On February 6, 2008 at 5:16 am
jesus is a very good artist,,.
On February 13, 2008 at 3:04 am
Amazing pictures!!!
On February 13, 2008 at 3:22 am
Ann, These pics are absolutely great ones. Awesome !!! I think you are an art lover…limitless art lover. I like and adore you
On February 13, 2008 at 3:23 am
Ann, These pics are absolutely great ones. Awesome !!! I think you are an art lover…limitless art lover. I like and adore you
On February 13, 2008 at 3:26 am
Ann, These pics are absolutely great ones. Awesome !!! I think you are an art lover…limitless art lover. I like and adore you
On February 23, 2008 at 12:54 am
John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, Who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
God’s creation is awesome!
On March 26, 2008 at 3:48 am
take more picture into 20 most awesome pictures!!!!
On April 1, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Absolutely the most amazing and thought provoking pictures I’ve ever seen. They make me want to go back to school and study astronomy. There is no doubt in my mind there are other civilizations out there. Where can I obtain these pictures suitable for framing? 16 x 16 would be perfect for my walls. Thank you for sharing these awe inspiring pictures.
On April 20, 2008 at 10:48 am
THIS IS SUPPER DUPPER COOOOL!!!!!!!!BUT I NEEDED MORE PICTURES!
I AM GETTING A BIT BORED BY THIS AFTER 19975544 YEARS WATHCING THE SAME PICTURES!
On April 28, 2008 at 10:17 am
very very nice pictures,
thanks Anne
On April 28, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Just fabulous. It’s all quite amazing and awe inspiring.
On May 7, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Thank you.
On June 10, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Great Pictures! Thanks Anne L. Garner
On June 13, 2008 at 2:36 pm
truly amazing pictures the eclipse of saturn is out of this world. . . . . .literally
On June 13, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Thanks for the comments everyone, I am putting together another installment of some more fabulous Space pictures.
On August 13, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Stunning Pictures, Looking forward to seeing the next ones. Thanks.
On September 25, 2008 at 6:47 am
fantastic picturs well presented. just love them all
On October 7, 2008 at 3:01 pm
After seeing these pictures, I can’t stop thinking about the movie Horton!
Those that have not - go check it out. Great fun for the entire family.
Our planet too is but merely a spec in this great space.
We must make the best of it!!!
On November 9, 2008 at 8:44 am
After viewing parts 4 and 3 of this series, I have to say I’ve truly enjoyed the visit.
Each of the photos are spectacular and the information give beneath each is a plus. I especially appreciate how you describe what the viewer is looking at.
Great work.
On November 12, 2008 at 5:42 am
There we go again… People trying to see God in these pictures. Tsk, tsk, tsk…
On November 14, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Yep, God do exist even without these pictures. No need to prove it to you coz you wont believe anyway. Peace
On December 2, 2008 at 3:36 am
I still think “Pale blue dot” is the best space pic. And tell me again why people think the delusions of some guys in a tent in the desert 2,000 years ago has anything to do with these awesome pics?
On December 3, 2008 at 5:18 am
Atheist and DJ, I’m sure that you’re convinced that you have a right to your beliefs. This is fine, because we all have a personal freedom to believe what we want.
It follows therefore, that others have an equal right to believe what they want. Is this not so? Aren’t we all equal in our rights?
I think you may answer yes to this, because you are decent human beings.
Consequently, it is wrong (and even abusive of you) to behave as though we who believe in God are of a lesser value to you.
No one has written negative comments about atheists here, so I will not have atheists write negative comments about believers.
Thank you for taking the time off to comment. I hope you enjoyed the pictures.
Best wishes,
Anne
On December 8, 2008 at 8:13 am
seriously dude, how old are you and what is your IQ? please stop with the silly quotes from a book that is incoherant and has more holes than a siv.
“20 by Shining Star, Feb 23, 2008
John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, Who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
On December 14, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Jesus who made this
On December 20, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Wow!!! Cool photos, want more, want much more. More Anne, more!!!!
On January 12, 2009 at 5:35 pm
A wonderful collection of space images. Your additional data along with each picture was especially welcomed, and informative. I’ve held a long term fascination with astronomy, and in all the stuff I’ve read, I have yet to come across anywhere else the Valles Marineris theory that it “was created within a very short space of time by a large electric force sweeping the surface of Mars.”
Wow, what a vivid theory. Thank you for sharing that piece of information. Do you know anything about who first proposed that theory? I’d sure like to read more about it.
It makes me want to brainstorm about what might be the possible source of this huge electric force. Electric storms on Mars don’t appear to be quite that fierce. So the source would have to be something much larger, and perhaps of a high technological nature, which naturally brings to mind a massive and highly compressed electromagnetic beam weapon, cutting a great scare on a planetary scale. A “science fictiony” idea to be sure, but if the case, then what we have in Valles Marineris is ancient physical evidence of a planetary changing war on Mars that left the planet scared. A bizarre thought, but a provocative one just the same.
On February 19, 2009 at 10:01 am
Awsome simply Awsome!!!!
On February 25, 2009 at 4:39 pm
if you put glue on all of them would they change colors?
On February 25, 2009 at 4:44 pm
the snack componys feel the need to endanger our lives by putting small plastic rappers on their fruit role ups.
i am leaving the house as soon as i am done hear to start a pettition for a boycot on all fruit snacks. if you would like to sign it please leave your name and adress and i will have someone come by to get your signature.
please help me keep the children of this nation safe.
ps DEW THE DEW!
On March 9, 2009 at 3:42 pm
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On April 8, 2009 at 6:13 pm
AWESOME PICTURES, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING THEM WITH US! I especially liked the EYE of GOD
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