Cosmic CoupleThe Hubble Space Telescope captured the star WR 124 (also known as Hen 2-427), surrounded by the 10,000-year-old nebula M1-67. Both are part of the constellation Sagittarius.
Photograph by ESA/Hubble & NASA

Week’s Best Space Pictures: Earth From Above and Rover Selfies

Astronauts capture a light show over Earth and the Curiosity Mars rover has some fun.

Photo gallery byMallory Benedict
ByRachel A. Becker
Published August 21, 2015

Feed your need for heavenly views of the universe with our pick of the most awe-inspiring space pictures. This week, smoke rises in the west, a dwarf planet gets a close-up, and lights dance over Earth.