Hubble captures new images of the renowned and stunning Eagle Nebula.

      This monumental formation of swirling gas and dark, concealing dust may represent just a small segment of the Eagle Nebula, yet it remains magnificent in its visual impact. Standing at 9.5 light-years high and located 7,000 light-years away from Earth, this dusty artwork has been enhanced through new processing methods. The latest image from Hubble is part of ESA/Hubble’s 35th anniversary festivities.

      The stunning Eagle Nebula is one of the most renowned celestial objects, affectionately known as the Pillars of Creation. One of the most famous photographs taken by the Hubble Space Telescope captures these Pillars, and now Hubble has revisited the nebula to celebrate its 35-year milestone.

      The complete image, displayed below, showcases a mesmerizing structure of dust and gas that constitutes a small area of the Eagle Nebula. At 9.5 light-years in height, it is colossal, consisting of cold hydrogen gas with new stars emerging amidst the clouds of the nebula.

      This towering formation of flowing gas and dark, concealing dust may only be a fraction of the Eagle Nebula, yet it is equally splendid in its appearance. Towering at 9.5 light-years and situated 7,000 light-years from Earth, this dusty sculpture has been revitalized using new processing techniques. The latest Hubble image contributes to the 35th-anniversary celebrations of ESA/Hubble. ESA/Hubble & NASA, K. Noll

      "The core of the nebula, which lies beyond the edge of this image, contains a cluster of young stars," Hubble scientists explain. "These stars have carved out a vast cavity at the heart of the nebula, shaping otherworldly pillars and globules of dusty gas. This particular feature extends like a finger pointing towards the nebula's center, where the rich young star cluster resides."

      The sculpted appearance of the nebula is a result of the formation of these young stars. In their early stages, stars are hot and bright, emitting significant amounts of radiation and releasing particles in a phenomenon known as stellar wind. These stellar winds mold intricate shapes within the surrounding dust and gas clouds, producing the fantastical forms. Some gas becomes ionized due to the radiation from these stars, causing it to glow intensely. However, in areas where dust is densely packed, it becomes opaque, resulting in the dark formations visible in the image.

      The various colors in the image signify different elements found within the nebula. The blue hues in the background are due to ionized oxygen, while the red tones at the bottom reflect hydrogen. Nonetheless, the dark structure depicted will not be permanent, as radiation from bright young stars will ultimately erode the pillar.

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      Hubble captures a pair of diminutive dwarf galaxies.

      A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope showcases a small dwarf galaxy named IC 3430, located 45 million light-years from Earth. This galaxy is considered a dwarf galaxy because of its limited size and an elliptical galaxy due to its shape. Elliptical galaxies are smooth and lack features, appearing blob-like and diffuse, in contrast to spiral galaxies, like our Milky Way, which possess a defined central core and extending spiral arms.

      Hubble takes its first image since switching to a new pointing mode.

      The NASA Hubble Space Telescope has successfully captured an image of the galaxy NGC 1546. Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope faced some challenges, necessitating changes in its operational procedure to accommodate certain degraded hardware. The telescope's three gyros, which assist in targeting different celestial objects, have been encountering problems, particularly with one gyro failing frequently in recent months. NASA made a decision to adjust Hubble's pointing method, now utilizing just one gyro at a time to extend the longevity of the two remaining gyros.

      James Webb captures the edge of the stunning Horsehead Nebula.

      A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope presents the sharpest infrared view to date of a section of the renowned Horsehead Nebula, also referred to as Barnard 33, located approximately 1,300 light-years away. The Horsehead Nebula is part of a large cloud of molecular gas known as Orion B, a dynamic star-forming region where many young stars are being birthed. This nebula formed from a collapsing material cloud illuminated by a nearby bright, hot star. The image captures the uppermost part of the nebula, revealing the area that represents the "horse's mane."