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Starstruck - NASA

art002e012588 (April 7, 2026) - A stunning snapshot in time. The Artemis II crew captured this breathtaking photo of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The Milky Way’s elegant spiral structure is dominated by just two arms wrapping off the ends of a central bar of stars. Spanning more than 100,000 light-years, Earth is located along one of the galaxy’s spiral arms, about halfway from the center. Credit: NASA

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Starstruck - NASA

Summary: A high-resolution photograph of the Milky Way galaxy captured by the Artemis II crew on April 7, 2026.

This image, titled 'Starstruck' (PIA number art002e012588), was taken by the Artemis II crew on April 7, 2026. It provides a detailed view of the Milky Way galaxy, showcasing its spiral structure, which is characterized by two primary arms extending from a central bar of stars. The image highlights the vast scale of our galaxy, which spans over 100,000 light-years, with Earth situated approximately halfway between the center and the outer edge of one of the spiral arms.

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1. Image Metadata: art002e012588 2. Date Captured: April 7, 2026 3. Subject: The Milky Way Galaxy 4. Context: Artemis II Mission Photography 5. Technical Specifications: 1920x1280px, JPEG

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