Nov 8, 2024, 06:08 AM IST

10 fascinating images of space shared by NASA

Pravrajya Suruchi

The Cosmic Cliffs of Carina: Captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, this image reveals a sprawling landscape of dust, gas, and young stars in formation.

The Rose Galaxies: Known as Arp 273, this image shows two galaxies in a graceful gravitational embrace, where the spiral arms of the larger galaxy curve around the smaller, forming a rose-like pattern.

The Bubble Nebula: This image highlights the shimmering surface of a cosmic bubble, illuminated by a star 45 times brighter than our Sun.

The Flaming Star Nebula: A dramatic NASA APOD image, showcasing the fierce interaction between intense stellar winds and cooler, denser material, which sculpts the nebula into a fiery display.

The Cat’s Paw Nebula: Also called NGC 6334, this star-forming region resembles a feline’s paw, with vivid reds and oranges depicting ionized gas and young, hot stars.

The Witch Head Nebula: A hauntingly beautiful nebula with delicate structures and sweeping arcs that evoke the mysteries of the cosmos.

The Antennae Galaxies: Known as NGC 4038/4039, these galaxies appear locked in a gravitational struggle, with long streams of stars and gas trailing like insect antennae.

The Ring Nebula: This image of the Ring Nebula, or M57 in the constellation Lyra, captures its perfect circular shape—a serene representation of a star’s last phase.

The Cone Nebula: Part of the NGC 2264 complex, the iconic Cone Nebula is captured here, showcasing its striking, pillar-like structure in stunning detail.

Credit: NASA