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![This image features data from Webb’s MIRI (Mid Infrared Instrument) to capture the most detailed mid-infrared view yet of the field that hosts the highly evolved star IRS 3, which is located just 0.55 light-years from Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way galaxy's central supermassive black hole. An international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to this supermassive black hole. The observations reveal that the evolved star IRS 3 continues to enrich its surroundings with newly formed material despite the intense radiation environment around Sagittarius A*. [Image description: A bright, densely populated star cluster lies near the centre of the image, surrounded by intricate clouds of glowing gas and dust in shades of red, pink, orange, and blue. Dark lanes of dust weave through the nebula, contrasting with the luminous central region. Countless stars are scattered across the field, with a few brighter foreground stars showing Webb's characteristic diffraction spikes. An irregular black region occupies the lower-right corner of the image, indicating an area where no observational data was available.]](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tt8NfHmVByjyrxNtYJE7m4-840-80.jpg.webp)
This starry photo isn’t just pretty – it’s proof that water can survive harsher space environments than we thought
SPACE A new international study has discovered the presence of water and oxygen in a harsh region of space .55 light years from a black hole
Earthrise: How the Apollo 8 astronauts inadvertently gave every photographer on the planet the most important lesson in preparation ever
Features A lack of planning left the astronauts scrambling to snap the iconic image in the nick of time – a monumental story that all photographers can learn from
These mind-blowing eclipse photos aren’t fake – they’re proof of one key hack that all photographers should know
ECLIPSE The internet is drowning in solar eclipse photos that are so good, they don’t look real – but there’s a real photo trick behind these images
Shot from nearly a mile away with two stacked 600mm lenses, the photographer had just 84 seconds to nail this eclipse shot after nine months of planning
ECLIPSE This photograph of a Red Bull wingsuit crossing in front of the solar eclipse in Spain took two lenses, nine months of planning, and 600 hours of practice runs
“You’re protecting equipment worth thousands of dollars – and more importantly, your eyesight.” Total solar eclipse photographer explains what it takes to capture one of the world’s greatest phenomena
Interview Nikon photographer Angel Fux had been preparing for the August 12 total solar eclipse for over two years. Here’s what it took to capture the rare event
I photographed the Northern Lights and a Perseid meteor in the same frame – and I used one of the cheapest lenses in my bag
ASTRO I was out photographing the Northern Lights when I managed to capture a second night sky phenomenon in the same frame: The Perseids
The eclipse is great, but don't forget to photograph the Perseid meteor shower tonight!
HOW TO The eclipse isn't the only thing happening tonight! Here's how to photograph the Perseid meteor shower
Space satellite captures remarkable image of huge magenta-green “hummingbird” covering Antarctic ice
NEWS A joint US-Indian space agency satellite has captured what appears to be a huge magenta-green "hummingbird" engraved in Antarctica's ice
