The Butterfly Nebula, created by a dying star, was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope in this spectacular image. Observations were taken over a more complete spectrum of light, helping researchers better understand the “wings'' of gas bursting out from its center. The nebula’s dying central star has become exceptionally hot, shining ultraviolet light brightly over the butterfly’s wings and causing the gas to glow.
Learn more about Hubble’s celebration of nebula November and see new nebula images, here.
You can also keep up with Hubble on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Flickr!
Image credits: NASA, ESA, and J. Kastner (RIT)
[twirls hair] so I may have got slightly out of hand with a spontaneous idea.
[Part two here!]
Say hey to s'pence!
send me ur stardew spouse and ill draw them with a chicken!!
why is your cat green?
She’s built different 😌
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This is for your OC’s, have fun :D
hes just so sweet and pretty, guys
me: i want to be productive
depression: no
me: i wanna do what makes me happy
depression: no
me: i want to be in a good mood
depression: no
me: i wanna do things to make me feel better
depression: no
me: *does anything*
depression: no