By Khushi Pal
Published Jul 11, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Hubble’s dazzling images of nebulae: See 10 pics captured by NASA telescope 

A nebula is a giant cloud of dust, gas, and smoke in space that is emitted during the explosion of a dying star or the formation of a new star.

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Here is a look at 10 mesmerising images of nebulae captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

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This captivating image by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures the supernova remnant L249, formed after the death of a white dwarf star. 

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Check out this striking sight of the Carina nebula, home to giant stars with masses at least 50 to 100 times those of our Sun. 

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This gorgeous image shows the Red Spider Nebula (or NGC 6537), located some 3,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. 

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This breathtaking image features the supernova remnant SNR 0454-67.2 surrounded by turbulent clouds of dust and gas. 

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This mesmerising image shows the Ant Nebula. It features a pair of fiery lobes protruding from a dying star.

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This gorgeous image features two nebulae in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy. 

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This breathtaking Hubble image features the Tarantula Nebula.

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This marvellous image features Westerlund 2, a giant cluster of about 3,000 stars.

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This surreal image shows the Veil Nebula, featuring debris from the death of a massive star that exploded about 8,000 years ago. 

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Take a look at this enchanting image of the Cat's Eye Nebula captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

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