NASA features Alexandros Maragos image of the rare Blue Supermoon at the Temple of Poseidon in Greece as Astronomy Picture of the Day

August 20, 2024

This image i took on August 19, 2024 at Cape Sounio, Greece has been chosen by NASA as Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). It shows the rare Blue Supermoon rising behind the ancient Temple of Poseidon near its peak size

Alexandros Maragos - NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day

NASA picks a phenomenon in the sky of Patras, Greece as Astronomy Picture of the Day

April 4, 2017

This image i took in late January in Patras, Greece was chosen by NASA as Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). It shows a 22° halo around the sun with a plane contrail casting a shadow on a thin cloud layer. It's the second time one of my shots is featured by NASA and i feel deeply honored.