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Out-of-This-World: 15 Magnificent Pics of the Vast Cosmos

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The cosmos has always intrigued us with its endless mysteries and breathtaking beauty. As technology evolves, so does our ability to explore and capture the vastness of space. These images of stars, galaxies, and other celestial wonders not only offer a glimpse into the unknown but also remind us of how small we are in the grand scheme of things. For astronomy lovers and curious minds alike, here are 15 of the most captivating astronomy pictures, each telling its own story about the universe beyond our reach.

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1. The spectacular phenomenon of a lightning tornado. And this one’s above an erupting volcano!

Related: 16 Of the Best Astronomy Photographs Ever Taken

2. This incredible shot was taken in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The photographer, Leonardo Sens, waited three long years to take it.

3. The closest view of Jupiter

4. A breathtaking view of an iridescent cloud

5. A meteor, the Milky Way, and Mount Fuji, Japan

6. One of the most detailed images of Saturn

Related: Shoot Up Into the Stars With Stunning Astronomy Photos!

7. A remarkably detailed image of Pluto

8. The Veil Nebula in high definition from the Hubble Telescope

9. The earth as seen from the moon’s surface, captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

10. Saturn in ultraviolet. The Hubble took this photo showing it's most northern dip away from the sun. It happens every 29.5 years.

11. The clearest image ever taken of Mercury's surface

12. Venus as you have never seen before

Related: 15 Stunning Photos That Reveal the Beauty of Outer Space

13. The Milky Way as seen from Ojos del Salar in the Atacama Desert of Chile

14. Voyager captures Jupiter and Europa - one of its 79 moons

15. The mighty Ring Nebula, the glowing remains of a sun-like star

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