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NASA Planetary Photo Journal Collection
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NASA Planetary Photo Journal Collection
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Title:
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Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky
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Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky
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Original Caption Released with Image:
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Galaxies aren't the only objects filling up the view of NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer. Since its launch in 2003, the space telescope -- originally designed to observe galaxies across the universe in ultraviolet light -- has discovered a festive sky blinking with flaring and erupting stars, as well as streaking asteroids, satellites and space debris. A group of six streaking objects -- the identities of which remain unknown -- can be seen here flying across the telescope's sight in this sped-up movie.
The two brightest objects appear to perform a sharp turn then travel in the reverse direction. This illusion is most likely the result of the Galaxy Evolution Explorer overtaking the objects as it orbits around Earth.
Careful inspection reveals four additional faint objects with the same timing and behavior. These faint objects are easiest to see during the retrograde portion of their paths. Three appear between the two bright sources, and one is above them, near the edge of the field of view.
These bonus objects are being collected in to public catalogues for other astronomers to study.
Original_Caption_Rel eased_with_Image
Galaxies aren't the only objects filling up the view of NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer. Since its launch in 2003, the space telescope -- originally designed to observe galaxies across the universe in ultraviolet light -- has discovered a festive sky blinking with flaring and erupting stars, as well as streaking asteroids, satellites and space debris. A group of six streaking objects -- the identities of which remain unknown -- can be seen here flying across the telescope's sight in this sped-up movie.
The two brightest objects appear to perform a sharp turn then travel in the reverse direction. This illusion is most likely the result of the Galaxy Evolution Explorer overtaking the objects as it orbits around Earth.
Careful inspection reveals four additional faint objects with the same timing and behavior. These faint objects are easiest to see during the retrograde portion of their paths. Three appear between the two bright sources, and one is above them, near the edge of the field of view.
These bonus objects are being collected in to public catalogues for other astronomers to study.
Original Caption Released with Image
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Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky [ http //photojournal.jpl.n asa.gov/animation/PI A07251 ]
Click on graphic to obtain download options
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Surprise Ultraviolet Party in the Sky [ http //photojournal.jpl.n asa.gov/animation/PI A07251 ]
Click on graphic to obtain download options
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Image Credit:
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NASA/JPL-Caltech
Image_Credit
NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Produced By:
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California Institute of Technology
Produced_By
California Institute of Technology
Produced By
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Mission:
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Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX)
Mission
Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX)
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Spacecraft:
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GALEX Orbiter
Spacecraft
GALEX Orbiter
Spacecraft
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Instrument:
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GALEX Telescope
Instrument
GALEX Telescope
Instrument
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Product Size:
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2154 samples x 2154 lines
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2154 samples x 2154 lines
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facet_what:
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Earth
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Earth
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facet_what:
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Explorer
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Explorer
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facet_what:
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Galaxy Evolution Explorer
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Galaxy Evolution Explorer
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facet_what:
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GALEX
facet_what
GALEX
facet_what
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facet_what:
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GALEX Orbiter
facet_what
GALEX Orbiter
facet_what
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facet_what:
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GALEX Telescope
facet_what
GALEX Telescope
facet_what
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facet_where:
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California
facet_where
California
facet_where
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facet_where:
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
facet_where
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
facet_where
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facet_when:
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2003
facet_when
2003
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facet_when_year:
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2003
facet_when_year
2003
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Image #:
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PIA07251
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UID:
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SPD-PHOTJ-PIA07251
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SPD-PHOTJ-PIA07251
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