Nebulae are vast clouds of gas and dust in space. They often originate from the remains of dying stars and also serve as nurseries for new star formation.
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope clicked some of the very interesting nebulae out there in space.
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Here are 5 stunning images of nebulae shared by NASA:
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Pencil Nebula
The Pencil Nebula or NGC 2736, is a component of the vast Vela supernova remnant. The portion of the Pencil Nebula shown in this image spans approximately three-quarters of a light-year across.
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IRAS 05437+2502
The nebula IRAS 05437+2502 is situated in the Taurus constellation, close to the central plane of our Milky Way Galaxy.
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Orion Nebula
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope clicked this vibrant image of the Orion Nebula, showcasing its intricate structure of gas and dust glowing in hues of pink, yellow, and orange.
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Horsehead Nebula
Situated roughly 1,600 light-years away, Hubble captured the nebula of a vast cloud of gas and dust.
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RCW 7K
This nebula harbours the gas and dust essential for star formation and is located about 5,300 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.