By Sheetal Kumari | August 21, 2024
Omega Centauri, the largest and brightest globular cluster in our galaxy, contains millions of stars packed into a dense core. Its unique characteristics offer valuable insights into stellar evolution.
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The Dumbbell Nebula, a vivid planetary nebula, showcases a glowing cloud of gas and dust formed by a dying star.
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The Carina Nebula, a vast star-forming region, features towering pillars of gas and dust illuminated by massive young stars.
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The Cat's Eye Nebula, a striking planetary nebula, displays intricate, concentric shells of gas expelled by a dying star.
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Captured by NASA's Hubble telescope, remnants of a supernova 160,000 light-years away reveal the dying light of a white dwarf, offering insights into our universe's past.
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The M87 black hole, located at the centre of the galaxy M87, is famously known for its first-ever image captured by the Event Horizon Telescope.
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The Pillars of Creation, located within the Eagle Nebula, are towering columns of gas and dust where new stars are born. Their iconic structure offers a breathtaking glimpse into the process of star formation.
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Messier 94, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici, is known for its bright inner ring of young stars.
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