By Khushi Pal
Published Jul 06, 2024

Hindustan Times
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10 jaw-dropping images of space captured by NASA

The universe is home to innumerable galaxies, stars and nebulae. Here is a look at ten jaw-dropping images of space captured by NASA.

This stunning image captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope features the Omega Nebula, found about 5,500 light-years from Earth. 

This captivating image shows the Little Dumbbell Nebula, located about 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Perseus.

This stunning image features a knot of gas and dust known as the Bok globule.

This mesmerising image shows Caldwell 20, also known as the North America nebula.

NASA's Hubble Space and James Webb Telescopes took this combined image which features a galaxy cluster called MACS0416.  

This mesmerising image captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows Stephan's Quintet, a visual grouping of bright galaxies shining against the dark vastness of space. 

This breathtaking image features a pair of galaxies called II ZW. It was captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope in November 2022.

This marvellous image shows Small Magellanic cloud (SMC), a dwarf galaxy that orbits the Milky Way.

This spectacular image captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope features the Cartwheel Galaxy.

This striking sight features the star cluster Pismis 24.

This enchanting image shows the spiral galaxy NGC 685. It is located about 58 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Eridanus.