Emission nebulae are glowing, spread-out clouds of ionized gas that shine with their own light. In this image of NGC 2313, the bright star V565 at the center lights up a silvery curtain of gas and ...

In anticipation of the upcoming 35th anniversary of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, ESA/Hubble is kicking off the ...

The Rose Galaxies, known as Arp 273, showcase two galaxies gracefully entwined by gravity, with the larger galaxy’s spiral arms encircling the smaller one, forming a stunning rose-like structure. The ...

A new view of the Helix Nebula reveals a dying white dwarf star at the nebula's center. This star's violent eating habits could be responsible for strange X-ray emissions in the region.

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have unveiled a striking new ...

Washington: A mysterious X-ray signal from the Helix Nebula has puzzled scientists for over 40 years. Now, new research suggests that a white dwarf known as the dense core of a dead star may have ...

The scientists say a planet nearby has been destroyed by a white dwarf, a wasting star. The mysterious X-rays could be the by-product of that annihilation. The Helix Nebula is an astounding ring ...

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At the heart of the Carina Nebula, about 7,500 light-years away, lie two massive stars: WR 25 and Tr16-244. Positioned in the ...