Submission: Astron'art

An odd planetary nebula in Hercules

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Orion and Official Star Names

Every now and then we get good news (and sometimes I don’t post about space). 

Today the giant panda came off of the endangered species list. While this is fantastic news, it’s worth knowing that they’re still considered vulnerable but also that there are many other animals that still need help.

So here’s to the conservationists who’ve worked for decades to ensure the survival of the giant panda - and to the pandas themselves.

(Image credit: Joshua Doubek)