Most Awesome Space Images Of 2012

 

Each year, we are simply stunned by the beautiful images of space shot from a growing myriad of eyes that stare toward the heavens. This year was no different.
From views out of the portholes of the International Space Station and landscapes of Vesta and Saturn to the faraway vistas from Hubble, Chandra and Spitzer, sit back and stare in awe at the vastness of the cosmos with this look back at the most awesome space images of 2012.