Photo of the Day: Pluto's Blue Sky

This may look like a simple circle with a blue glow around it, but it is not. This is an image of the planet Pluto with an amazing blue haze around it, formed by tiny particles called Tholins that scatter sunlight to give this amazing blue glow.

Image credit: NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI

Original source and more information: New Horizons Finds Blue Skies and Water Ice on Pluto

Photo of the Day: Moonlight Sonata!

As seen from the beautiful island of Cyprus.

The Moon Entering Earth's Shadow

 

Image Credit & Copyright: Thodoris Tzalavras

Source and explanation:  Astronomy Picture of the Day

Photo of the Day: Beautiful Shot of Mars

Yesterday I watched the movie "The Martian" and I was astounded by the beautiful visual effects that showed Mars. Here is a glorious shot of the real planet.

A photo of mars taken by Viking Orbiter 1.

Image Credit: NASA | JPL | USGS

Original Source: Lush Oasis to Arid Desert: How Our View of Mars Has Changed