Nebulae : Science World Report

Nov 22, 2015 07:53 AM EST

Scientists Pin Down Ghostly, Planetary Nebulae with New Technique

Planetary nebulae may have just gotten a more meaningful physical presence.

Oct 15, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Cosmic Coalsack Nebula Darkens the Stars in Spectacular New Image

Scientists have captured the Coalsack Nebula in new, spectacular detail with the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-Meter Telescope.

Sep 25, 2015 09:55 AM EDT

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Reveals Stunning Veil Nebula in New Detail

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has zoomed in on some shrapnel from the remains of an exploding star.

Sep 03, 2015 07:48 AM EDT

Prawn Nebula Has Giant, Blue 'Eyes' that Cause its Gas to Glow

Scientists have captured a spectacular new image of the Prawn Nebula, reveal bright blue stars that cause the nebula's gas clouds to glow. The new picture reveals a bit more about this object in the universe.

Aug 26, 2015 04:57 PM EDT

Hubble Telescope Captures Shimmering, Cosmic Butterfly in New Image

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular new image of the Twin Jet Nebula. The new picture highlights the nebula's complex shells and its knots of expanding gas in striking detail.

Jun 10, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

ESO Very Large Telescope Captures Butterfly-like Nebula Emerging from a Dying Star

Scientists have snapped some of the sharpest images to date with ESO's Very Large Telescope. Now, they've caught what appears to be an aging star giving birth to a butterfly-like planetary nebula.

May 28, 2015 02:00 PM EDT

ESO Telescope Captures Spectacular New Image of Star Birth

ESO's Very Large Telescope has captured a spectacular new image of a glowing nebula called RCW 34.

Jan 10, 2014 10:00 AM EST

Hubble Captures Stunning New Image of Tarantula Nebula

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning new image of deep inside the Tarantula Nebula. The picture reveals hundreds of thousands of stars and protostars embedded inside the nebula and gives scientists a better view of the star factory.

Jun 09, 2013 06:36 PM EDT

Marvelous Butterfly Nebula (Big Picture)

Like many of the bright clusters and nebulae of planet Earth's night sky, which are often named for flowers or insects, NGC 6302 was named the Butterfly nebula even though its wingspan covers over 3 light-years.

Dec 26, 2012 02:07 PM EST

Hubble Telescope shows cosmic holiday ornament [BIG PICTURE]

Hubble Space Telescope is bringing its own merry and festive images to the holiday season. Its greetings include an image of a massive erupting planetary nebulae that represents the final brief stage in the life of a medium-sized star like our sun.