They're here: https://www.nasa.gov/gallery/journey-to-the-moon/
replyDirect link to this image: https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/art002e00019...
That version is ~~brightened significantly~~ (edit) a longer exposure; I like the darker one better.
replyThey're two separate photos, just taken at different exposure settings.
replySure enough, thanks for the correction!
replyI don't understand why media, such as BBC, keep uploading heavily compressed versions of photos that could be beautiful. The original has grain, sure but that's not a problem. The BBC version is horrific. Are they trying to save on bandwidth in 2026?
replyIt's highly reasonable for them to limit image size/quality to whatever looks fine to 98% of their readers. They store and serve an absolute ton of ever-changing content to browsers/apps; The very small (and likely revenue-negative) contingent of highly motivated people can find the originals if the images are especially noteworthy like these.
replyIf the content loads fast, more views are given and more data is collected.
replyMy uBo caught 6 elements, Privacy Possum got referer headers blocked from 28 sources
"I cannot immediately find a photo on a website, therefore I will denigrate the agency that sent people into OUTER SPACE to make these incredible images possible."
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