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Cosmic Collisions Spur Stellar Spectacle

In the vast expanse of space, where galaxies roam and interact, a cosmic dance unfolds, giving birth to dazzling displays of star formation. When galaxies collide, it's not just a collision of celestial bodies; it's a catalyst for the creation of new stars and, potentially,...

Sonifying Astronomical Data: Translating the Universe into Harmonies

In a fascinating endeavor, NASA has embarked on a project that transforms astronomical data into melodious compositions. This innovative technique, known as "sonification," takes the vast amount of digital information collected by NASA's space telescopes and converts it into musical notes and sounds. By assigning different...

NGC 7292: Unveiling the Secrets of an Irregular Galaxy

NGC 7292, a captivating galaxy located 44 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus, has fascinated astronomers with its peculiar characteristics. As captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, this irregular galaxy lacks the defined spiral arms or elliptical shape commonly associated with other galaxies. Instead,...

Hubble captures dual views of an unusual star cluster

These two images may appear to be diametrically opposed. But they are actually images of the same cosmic object NGC 1850. Both images were taken with the same Hubble telescope. Different filters with different assigned colors were used to study specific wavelengths of light...

Hubble observes an outstanding open cluster

The center of NGC 2002 is dominated by a twinkling cluster of stars. It is an open star cluster located approximately 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The Large Magellanic Cloud is a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way with numerous...

Hubble views a billowing cosmic cloud

The birth of a star begins in a shroud of gas and dust. Because there is still so much to learn about these stellar crêches, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) excels at providing detailed views of them. Its most recent image depicts an object...