Hubble Space Telescope

A massive, spacetime-warping cluster of galaxies swarms this week's new #HubbleFriday view! Called Abell 209, this galaxy cluster is a whopping 2.8 billion light-years away. The huge mass of Abell 209 leads to an effect called gravitational lensing, seen as the curved, streaky galaxies within the cluster's golden glow. This happens because Abell 209's mass is powerful enough to warp spacetime, which magnifies and distorts the light traveling to Hubble from galaxies located behind the cluster. For more information, check out the link in our bio! Image description: A cluster of distant, mainly elliptical galaxies. They appear as brightly shining points radiating golden light that each take the shape of a smooth, featureless oval. They crowd around one that is extremely large and bright. A few spiral galaxies of comparable size appear too, bluer in color and with unique shapes. Of the other more small and distant galaxies covering the scene, a few are warped into long lines. Image credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Postman, P. Kelly #NASA #Hubble #Friday #galaxy #space #science #astronomy #universe #cosmos 

Nature

🍁 Billie the Bengal in autumn leaves. Credits: @billiebengal 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@_diya_bhandari Dive into an underwater fantasy right in Bengaluru! 🐠🚢 Would you explore this 180ft aquarium tunnel?👇✨ 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@foodtinne A bowl full of strawberries, cream, and dreams 🍓✨ Would you share or keep it all to yourself? 😋 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@rylansanhood Stepping into the galaxy 🌌✨ This immersive art experience in Bangkok has everyone in awe! 📍Space & Time Cube+, Seacon Bangkae 

EarthPix 🌎 Travel

@iyoti_k_wat no words needed when it’s all vibes with Mr. Orangutan 🦧✨ 

BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

Road trip dreams come true! 🚗💨 The landscapes between Utah and Arizona are putting on a show, and trust us, this drive is a must-do for your bucket list! ✨ Think vibrant canyons, endless skies, and scenery that will absolutely take your breath away. Who’s ready to hit the road and explore this incredible corner of the USA? 🏜️🧡 📍Utah & Arizona 📽️ @rikscan & @kira.toussaint 

National Geographic

Between months of shooting on the ocean and a malfunctioning shark, making this classic sometimes seemed impossible—but despite the doubts, setbacks, and saltwater corrosion, Jaws was brought to life. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu. 

National Geographic

Recent flooding has led to devastation in Texas, as seen in this video taken at Llano River on July 4th and shown at 100x speed. Flash floods aren't just sudden—they're getting stronger, faster, and more deadly. Learn more about the science behind floods and how climate change is exacerbating this natural phenomenon at the link in bio. Video by Robert Ivey