Tag: nebulae
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Hubble Watches Infant Star Unleash a 32-Light-Year Jet of Hot Gas
Introduction: A Cosmic Firework in a Quiet Nebula In a remarkable achievement for modern astronomy, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a vivid display of stellar birth in action. An infant star—forming in a dense, dusty region of space—unleashes a jet of hot gas that stretches an astonishing 32 light-years across the cosmos. This rare…
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James Webb Spots the Red Spider Nebula: Unveiling 3-Light-Year “Legs” in a Cosmic Halloween
Introduction: A Halloween-tinged mystery in the cosmos As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to push the boundaries of infrared astronomy, it has turned its gaze toward one of the most hauntingly beautiful objects in the night sky: the Red Spider Nebula. This planetary nebula, renowned for its spider-like filaments and eerie glow, offers a…