Astro photo of the day (APOD)

Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) is NASA’s long-running daily celebration of the universe, each day a stunning image or photograph of space is showcased, accompanied by a concise explanation written by professional astronomers. APOD has been sharing breathtaking views from telescopes, spacecraft, and Earth-based observatories since 1995, offering a moment of wonder and discovery every single day. Here is today’s APOD:

Why Astrophotography Matters

Whether captured by space telescopes like Hubble, planetary missions like New Horizons, or dedicated amateur photographers on Earth, astrophotography opens a window into the universe’s wonders. From nebulae and galaxies to solar features and meteor showers, these images can spark curiosity, creativity, and awe — both scientifically and artistically.your astro photos, here are other resources

Images from Space

Not all space images are taken from Earth. Many of the most striking views of the universe come from spacecraft and space telescopes, cameras riding along with missions as they orbit planets, skim past moons, or travel to the edges of the solar system.

The images below are pulled directly from NASA’s mission archives and update automatically. They include views captured by robotic explorers and observatories such as Juno, Hubble, the James Webb Space Telescope, New Horizons, and Voyager. Some are raw scientific images; others are carefully processed to highlight structure, motion, and detail.

Explore even more mission imagery

If you want to browse across missions, eras, and instruments:

• NASA Image and Video Library
  https://images.nasa.gov
• NASA Solar System Exploration Gallery
  https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources
• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Image Gallery
  https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images

Astrophotography from Earth

Not all images of space come from spacecraft. Across the world, people photograph the night sky from Earth -capturing the Milky Way, planets, eclipses, aurorae, and more using everything from backyard telescopes to professional-grade setups.

There is a huge and growing community of astrophotographers who share their work online, offering ground-based views of the universe shaped by real skies, real weather, and long nights of careful observation.

If you create astrophotography yourself, or any space-inspired art, you’re invited to share it in the Community Gallery and become part of the Helio House Studio.