Tech Desk 
Aug 05, 2024
The Hubble Space Telescope has been at the forefront of astronomical research, returning the most amazing pictures of the universe in unprecedented resolution. More recently, Hubble turned its lens to some of the most fascinating objects in the cosmos, returning stunning vistas to inspire.
From the astounding view of nebulae to the spiral galaxies, these 10 images exemplify the incredible ability of telescopes and the beauty of the universe.
Westerlund 2
Westerlund 2 is a young star cluster nestled in the heart of the Carina Nebula. This vibrant image showcases the cluster's hot, blue stars and the surrounding nebula's swirling clouds of gas and dust.
Black Eye Galaxy (NGC 4826)
The Black Eye Galaxy, also known as NGC 4826, is a spiral galaxy with a striking dark band of dust across its centre, giving it a "black eye" appearance. Hubble's image reveals the galaxy's intricate structure and starry disk.
Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302)
The Butterfly Nebula is a vast, wing-shaped planetary nebula created by the expelled gas of a dying star. Hubble's image captures the nebula's delicate, iridescent colours and intricate patterns.
30 Doradus
30 Doradus is a giant star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. This image showcases the region's vibrant young stars, gas clouds, and nebulae.
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Barred Spiral Galaxy (NGC 2146)
NGC 2146 is a barred spiral galaxy with a sweeping central bar and spiral structure full of young stars and nebulae. Hubble's image reveals the galaxy's dynamic structure and star-forming regions.
Globular Cluster (NGC 1850)
NGC 1850 is a young globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, comprising hundreds of thousands of stars. This image captures the cluster's dense, spherical shape and starry population.
Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula with a unique, helical shape. Hubble's image showcases the nebula's delicate, swirling clouds of gas and dust.
NGC 3603
NGC 3603 is a giant star-forming region in the Milky Way, featuring a massive cluster of young stars and nebulae. This image reveals the region's vibrant colours and dynamic structure.
Dem L 190
Dem L 190 is a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the remains of a massive star that exploded centuries ago. Hubble's image captures the remnant's delicate, filamentary structure.
V838 Monocerotis
V838 Monocerotis is a mysterious, erupting star that suddenly brightened in 2002. This image showcases the star's surrounding nebula, created by the expelled gas and dust.
