... Elliptical Galaxy M87 . ... Even for an elliptical galaxy, though, M87 is peculiar. ... A Rare Annular Venusian Solar Eclipse . ... An unusual type of solar eclipse occurred last week. Usually it is the Earth's Moon that eclipses the Sun. Last week, for the first time in over 100 years, the planet Venus took a turn. ... Enjoying the 2004 Transit of Venus from Stuttgart, Germany, astronomer Stefan Seip recorded this fascinating, detailed image of the Sun. ... Venus Transit at Sunrise . ...