Tag: Cosmic Dust


  • Discovering Crystals and Life’s Building Blocks in the Butterfly Nebula

    Discovering Crystals and Life’s Building Blocks in the Butterfly Nebula

    The Butterfly Nebula, residing approximately 3,800 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Scorpius, is not only a stunning spectacle of cosmic beauty but also a significant focus of scientific research as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Recently, this groundbreaking observatory has provided new insights into the nebula, unveiling sparkling crystals, fiery…