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An Ode to the Awe-Inspiring Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula in Taurus has been photographed at several wave lengths and the images are spectacular. At the center, a rapidly rotating neutron star continuously emits two immensely strong radiation beams in rapid pulses. Join us on a journey of discovery to learn about this amazing cosmic phenomenon.

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An Ode to the Fading Eye of the Hubble Telescope

The legendary Hubble Space Telescope is set to be decommissioned in 2010. While the new telescope on the station, set to launch only a year later, will be far more advanced, many astronomy fanatics will always remember the Hubble as a source of great joy and frustration. In tribute, here are the top ten shots taken, or contributed to, by the Hubble Telescope.

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