National Geographic: Photo of the most beautiful space in 2012

The complex structure of the Helix Nebula, taken in January of the year by the VISTA telescope, belongs to the southern European observatory. The details of the Helix nebula seem to be covered by cosmic dust, however, thanks to the telescope's infrared rays, scientists can see the cold, thin, faint air rings surrounding it. like a beautiful halo - (Photo: National Geographic)

The horizon of the horizon shines in Australia's Mornington Peninsula in one November night - (Photo: Naitonal Geographic)

In March, at the International Aerospace Station (ISS), scientists captured the scene of the Earth at dawn (to the left of the corner of the image) and the night aurora in the same frame - (Photo: National Geographic)

This is a remnant image of a supernova called the Witch Broom. The photo was highly praised in the series 'Deep Space', made by American photographer Robert Fanke - (Photo: National Geographic)

Image of the most beautiful light on Earth in Longyearbyen, Norway when the light is saturated on the full moon night in June - (Photo: National Geographic)

A natural Martian sand dune features a pigeon taken in April by NASA's Mars scout ship - (Photo: National Geographic)

Picture of the solar eclipse in Gumaca, Philippines forming a smiling mouth in the night sky in May - (Photo: National Geographic)

Shuttle Endeavor is taken to California Science Museum, downtown Los Angeles, USA - (Photo by National Geographic)

Image of 'Curious' robot exploring Mars - (Photo: National Geographic)