Webb Captures Stunning Infrared View of Eskimo Nebula
New infrared observations of the Eskimo Nebula, a bipolar double-shell planetary nebula in the constellation of Gemini, reveal…
New image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the ‘spectacular’ throes of a dying star
A new image showcases a dazzling celestial object — a star, paired with another, in the throes of…
From Planet Conjunction To Venus Occultation: Here’s What Skywatchers Can Witness In June
Skywatchers will have several opportunities to observe interesting celestial events during June. The month will bring a close…
Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A dying star has never looked so lovely. The Gemini North Telescope atop Hawaii’s tallest peak,…
Gemini North Telescope Peers into Crystal Ball Nebula
A stunning new image from the 8.1-m Gemini North telescope, located on the summit of Maunakea in Hawai’i,…
Hubble and Euclid Telescopes Highlight Hidden Complexity of Cat’s Eye Nebula
New images from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and ESA’s Euclid mission have revealed the complex, multi-shell structure…
Detection Of CO2 Ice In The Planetary Nebula NGC 6302
A.1. Location of CO2 ice in NGC 6302. The image shows HST/WFC3 observations featuring filter F656N (Kastner et…
Webb’s Infrared Vision Reveals Planetary Nebula that Looks Strikingly Like Celestial Brain
The unmatched sensitivity of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope in both near- and mid-infrared light sheds new…
Glowing Nebula Turns Out to Be Stellar Cradle
The Vela Junior supernova, also known as RX J0852.0-4622 or G266.2-1.2, exploded a few thousand years ago, leaving…
The Ring Nebula Is Hiding a Massive ‘Mars Bar’ of Iron That Has Astronomers Completely Baffled
The full shape of the Ring Nebula. Credit: Wikimedia Commons The Ring Nebula is a bright shell of…
Astronomers Spot Surprising Iron ‘Bar’ at Heart of Ring Nebula
Astronomers using the WHT Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer (WEAVE), a powerful new instrument mounted on the William Herschel…
Astronomers Say This ‘Cosmic Butterfly’ Might Explain How Our Planet Formed
When we start talking about Earth’s origin, there are many theories on the table that have been tossed…