NGC 6302, in the Milky Way’s Scorpius constellation, spans two light-years, with glowing gas expelled from a star 2200 years ago. This towering structure in the Eagle Nebula is a 9.5 light-year ...
The image, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcases the nebula’s ... “Such beautiful and powerful phenomena.” “Amazing! It looks more like a cosmic reptile with that eye.” ...
Hubble has previously imaged the same nebula, with an image released in 2023 and another shared in 2020. You might also recognize the name of this nebula as it was made world famous when the James ...
this image showcases the Little Dumbbell Nebula in Perseus, 3400 light-years away. Cosmic Leviathan: A galaxy cluster, resembling a submerged sea monster, distorts spacetime around it, as captured ...
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but a fresh look at the M16 Eagle Nebula is a highlight. The image encompasses the epic Pillars of Creation, a famous cosmic ... The beautiful new images are ...