Happy Holidays from Space, Christmas Tree Cluster, White Dwarf Star, and Northern Lights
Last Updated on December 24, 2023 by Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller
Here are some holiday updates from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller:
Messages from NASA’s current crew of astronauts onboard the International Space Station share positive thoughts of how important international cooperation in space is, and they send wishes for hope, happiness and peace for all of mankind.
Happy Holidays from Space 2023
Credit: NASA Johnson
Space to Ground 2023
Credit: NASA Johnson
Cocoon of a White Dwarf Star
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Credits: NASA, ESA, Hubble; Processing: H. Bond (STScI), R. Ciardullo (PSU), Forrest Hamilton (STScI)
Telescopes Illuminate Christmas Tree Cluster
Credits: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: T.A. Rector (NRAO/AUI/NSF and NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) and B.A. Wolpa (NOIRLab/NSF/AURA); Infrared: NASA/NSF/IPAC/CalTech/Univ. of Massachusetts; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare & J.Major
Festive Northern Lights
Credit: NASA