The image has been captured by NASA Hubble telescope and shows the upper 2.5 light-years of the nebula; the entire nebula is 7 light-years long. Monstrous pillars of cold gas like the Cone are ...
Astronomers believe that the Cone Nebula is an incubator for developing stars. Over time, the densest regions of the nebula will remain, and stars and planets may form there.
Nebulas like the Cone Nebula have long been a point of observation for astronomers. Back in 2019, NASA’s Spitzer telescope gave us a great look at another nebula, showcasing the way these star ...
This story highlights stunning images captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing cosmic wonders: Lagoon Nebula: A vast nebula 4,000 light-years away, spanning 55 light-years in width and 20 ...
NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare Radical new photos show the undead star that formed the "Guitar Nebula" shooting out an epic flamethrower-like jet that is spinning along one of our galaxy's magnetic strings.
The Cone Nebula is part of a star-forming region of space, NGC 2264, about 2500 light-years away. Its pillar-like appearance is a perfect example of the shapes that can develop in giant clouds of ...
A newly-released picture shows the "Cone Nebula" in stunning detail. It is around 2,500 light years away. The picture was released on Thursday by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), on the ...