Galaxies on Instagram: "On a clear, dark night with no light pollution, the human eye can see about 2,500 to 3,000 stars at once from any one location on Earth. That’s out of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 visible to the naked eye total (since half the sky is below the horizon). If you use binoculars or a telescope, that number jumps into the hundreds of thousands to millions, depending on the equipment and conditions. But with just your eyes, around 3,000 max is what you’ll see under perfect skies."

Space | Astronomy | Discovery on Instagram: "The Japanese weather satellite Himawari-9 captured a unique and breathtaking series of images as the Moon passed behind the Earth. The satellite’s vantage point from a geosynchronous orbit over the Asia-Pacific region provided a rare view of the lunar surface appearing and disappearing from Earth's shadow. The photos beautifully illustrate the celestial mechanics of our solar system and the sheer size of our planet from a distance. It is a striking re

Cleo Abram on Instagram: "Our solar system is on a collision course. Yep. Here’s what you need to know… These visuals are from the American Museum of Natural History’s incredible show, Encounters in the Milky Way. It’s incredible. Go watch it! #history #sky #space #timelapse #animation"