Spectacular new images of Saturn reveal movement hidden beneath the clouds

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Saturn has always been prominent in the night sky. Its rings catch the eye, but the real action takes place in the dense layers of gas that surround the planet. Now, two powerful space telescopes have captured new images that show Saturn in ways we’ve never seen before. These views don’t just look … Read more

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show significant changes in the Crab Nebula image

A glowing pink, blue and orange nebula visible in the darkness of space

Quick facts What is: The Crab Nebula (also called M1), a supernova remnant Where it is: 6,500 light-years away, in the constellation Taurus When it was shared: March 23, 2026 The The Hubble TelescopeThe incredible longevity gives astronomers the opportunity to see not only what distant objects look like up close but also how they … Read more

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show significant changes in the Crab Nebula image

A glowing pink, blue and orange nebula visible in the darkness of space.

When you make a purchase through our article links, Future and its affiliates may receive a commission. The Crab Nebula, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera. | Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI, W. Blair (JHU). Image Editing: J. DePasquale (STScI)) Quick facts What is: The Crab Nebula (also called M1), a supernova … Read more