哈勃太空望远镜

Eagle’s wings or galaxy 🦅? This is IRAS 16399-0937, a galaxy hosting a double nucleus that is enshrouded in wings of dust clouds. The nuclei are two distinct cores in the process of merging, which intensely radiates energy. This produces a megamaser, a phenomenon 100 million times brighter than a maser, which is essentially a laser that emits microwaves rather than visible light. Hubble’s Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer was key to discovering these twin nuclei, with its excellent sensitivity, resolution, and field of view. The two components are over 11,000 light-years apart, but they are still interacting within the same cosmic gas and dust swirl. Image description: A galaxy glowing with blue and yellow stars is wreathed by dark brown dust, all against black space. Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, Acknowledgment: Judy Schmidt (Geckzilla) #HubbleClassic #NASA #Hubble #galaxy #space #science #stars #astronomy #universe #cosmos 

Discover

Svalbard is pure magic 🤩 home to some of the world’s most stunning wildlife and landscapes ❄️🐾 Where’s the most breathtaking place nature has taken you? Drop it below 👇 📸 @alex_stead 

自然

Blending with the ocean 🌊 Which one is your favorite? 1, 2, 3 or 4? 🐬 1. @buddhamyogastudio w/ @anzheld 2. @augustostberg w/ asyavaretsa 3. @asenseofhuber 4. @ugurkurukoc 

发现

top 10 photos in our camera roll 📸 Ready to make more memories July 20? #SharkWeek on @discovery 

发现

📍Torres del Paine National Park, Chile 📸: Walter Bibikow #Chile #landscape #mountainrange 

EarthPix

@jackswynnerton This baby elephant exploring Botswana’s wild beauty — one adorable step at a time! 🐘✨ 

EarthPix

India’s cleanest river? Wah Umngot in Meghalaya is crystal clear and full of adventure!🛶 @jop_tohtih @chalohoppo 

EarthPix

@bestfoodmalaysia This viral tiramisu has people lining up before it even opens! Who else wants a slice 😋 

美丽的目的地

@adeliinabb just gave us the ultimate excuse to escape to Provence! 💛🇫🇷 Get ready for a dreamy loop through sun-drenched villages, canyon dips, and market mornings you’ll still be thinking about in December ☀️ 🌉 Avignon: Explore the historic Palais des Papes & stroll the Rhône riverbanks 🏰 Gordes: Soak up sunset views from this picture-perfect hilltop village 🧱 Roussillon: Wander ochre-colored alleys and hike the Sentier des Ocres 🛶 L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue: Hunt antiques by canals & brunch riverside 🖼️ St-Rémy-de-Provence: Visit Van Gogh’s footsteps & shop at local markets ⛲ Aix-en-Provence: Fountains, flower markets & charming Provençal cafés 🌊 Gorges du Verdon: Rent a paddleboat or kayak in France’s ‘Grand Canyon’ 🏞️ Moustiers-Sainte-Marie: Nestled under cliffs, famous for ceramics & starry nights Provence is best in late spring or early fall, when the light’s just right and the crowds are low. Which town would you start with? 🌸🇫🇷