Butterfly Nebula: A Cosmic Wonder

Discover the Butterfly Nebula: A Stunning Cosmic Formation - A captivating new image of the Butterfly Nebula, located in the constellation of Scorpius, has been released by the National Science Foundations NoirLab. This breathtaking view, captured by the Gemini South telescope, offers a closer look at this distant celestial object, estimated to be between 2,500 and 3,800 light-years away. The nebulas distinctive, butterfly-like wings are formed by discarded gas from a white dwarf star at its heart, which glows brilliantly due to intense heat. The image was chosen by children in Chile to celebrate the International Gemini Observatorys 25th anniversary, adding a human touch to this cosmic discovery. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.