Nov 12, 2024, 06:25 AM IST

7 nebulae that look like animals captured by NASA Space Hubble Telescope

Pravrajya Suruchi

The Butterfly Nebula, officially designated NGC 6302, is a bipolar planetary nebula situated in the constellation Scorpius.

The Tarantula Nebula is a vast H II region located within the Large Magellanic Cloud.

The Eagle Nebula is a young open star cluster located in the constellation Serpens.

The Jellyfish Nebula is located near the star Eta Geminorum, approximately 5,000 light-years away from Earth.

The Owl Nebula is a planetary nebula located about 2,030 light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. It is estimated to be around 8,000 years old.

The Horsehead Nebula, located in the constellation Orion, is one of the most famous nebulae in the night sky.

The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula located in the constellation Taurus.

Credit: NASA