Cosmic Butterfly: A Stunning New Image

Soaring into Space: A Cosmic Butterfly Unveiled - Scientists release a stunning image of the Butterfly Nebula, located between 2,500 and 3,800 light-years away in Scorpius. The nebula, shaped like a butterfly, is formed by a white dwarf star shedding gas, which glows due to the stars intense heat. The image was captured by the Gemini South telescope and chosen by Chilean schoolchildren, marking a heartwarming celebration of 25 years of the International Gemini Observatory. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.