The week in pictures: January 1–6, 2012

This past week saw a pair of spacecraft enter orbit around the Moon, the Opportunity rover prepare for winter on Mars, a new adaptive optics system for Gemini South, and more.
By | Published: January 6, 2012 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Astronomy.com News showcased a collection of compelling astronomical images and illustrations from the past week.
  • The "Week in Pictures" feature aimed to highlight significant astronomical discoveries and research.
  • The selection of images served as a summary of important astronomical news from the preceding seven days.
  • Interactive elements, such as comments and links to further information, were included.
Key takeaways sponsored by The Space Store

“The week in pictures” highlights the amazing discoveries and cutting-edge research that resulted in magnificent photos and illustrations in the past week’s Astronomy.com News section. Scroll through the photos, comment on your favorites, and click links to learn more about the science behind the pictures. We hope “The week in pictures” will not only highlight all our beautiful universe has to offer but also summarize the important stories of the past seven days in case you missed anything.

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