SDO_Earth_scale-EDIT2.jpg (JPEG Image, 975x1000 pixels) - Scaled (55%) 25 Amazing Photographs of Outer Space - Pictures of the Universe. Human beings have always looked to the night sky and marveled at the wonders on show in our universe.
The science of astronomy has developed in parallel with the evolution of optical technology and photography. One of the limitations of ground-based astronomy is that the Earth’s atmosphere distorts and restricts our view of outer space. The development of space photography, particularly the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990, has greatly increased our ability to view and understand the universe. Explore Nature» Air Resources Division-Natural Lightscapes. The darker the sky, the more stars can be seen.
The following simulated images depict how the constellation Orion appears under various sky conditions. Images are courtesy of GLOBE at Night.