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fromBig Think
2 days ago

Yes, one image from space can change humanity's perspective

Astronomical images transformed human perspective by revealing a vast, comprehensible universe in which Earth is neither cosmically central nor uniquely designed for humanity.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Webb reveals a planetary nebula with phenomenal clarity, and it is spectacular

James Webb Space Telescope images reveal vibrant pillars of gas along the Helix Nebula's inner expanding shell; the nebula lies about 655 light-years from the Solar System.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Day 23 of the 2025 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: Distance and Perspective

This Hubble image features a trio of galaxies that appear to be very close together, but appearances can be deceiving. The large spiral galaxy at the bottom right is NGC 1356. The two apparently smaller spiral galaxies flanking it are LEDA 467699 ( top) and LEDA 95415 ( left).
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Even AI Needs Glasses: When Space Images Get Too Fuzzy to Fix | HackerNoon

Transformers enhance astronomical image restoration but struggle with high noise levels.
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