The Horsehead Nebula, one of the most famous formations of the cosmos, has just been revealed in a stunning new light. Here's what to know about the Horsehead Nebula, and what NASA says are "the ...

Explore 10 breathtaking images of pink nebulae and supernovae captured by NASA, showcasing the beauty, mystery, and explosive ...

Over 2 decades of Chandra X-ray Observatory views of the Crab Nebula and Cassiopeia A have been time-lapsed. The Chandra team explains here. Credit: NASA/CXC/A. Hobart ...

Andrew Stone The Pacman Nebula (NGC 281) in Cassiopeia glows at around magnitude 7, but that brightness is spread across an ...

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About 550 light-years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia lies IC 63, a stunning and slightly eerie nebula. Also known as the ghost of Cassiopeia, IC 63 is being shaped by radiation from a nearby ...

You can see shockwaves rippling through the remnants. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When we picture what's in deep space, we ...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has gazed at the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. Since the recording of this energetic event in 1054 CE ...

Most objects in space, such as stars, have a lifecycle stretching over hundreds of thousands of years or more, so it’s rare to see objects in the sky that look significantly different over a short ...

In this artist's conception of Pa 30 Nebula, the odd filaments can be seen shooting away from its core. © W.M. Keck Observatory/Adam Makarenko Somewhere out in deep ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just headed into its ...

The glorious, billowing Southern Ring Nebula is the cocoon of a dying star — and it has a secret. Scientists have found this nebula to exhibit a double-ring structure that evidences not one, but ...