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The ISON Comete - 10/2013 - The ISON Comet seen on October 9, 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Hubble Space Telescope image showing comet ISON on october 9 2013

The ISON Comete - 10/2013 - The ISON Comet seen on October 9, 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Hubble Space Telescope image showing comet ISON on october 9 2013

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The ISON Comete - 05/2013 - The ISON Comet seen on May 8, 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Hubble Space Telescope image showing comet ISON on May 8 2013

The ISON Comete - 05/2013 - The ISON Comet seen on May 8, 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Hubble Space Telescope image showing comet ISON on May 8 2013

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British Rail's High Speed Train

British Rail's High Speed Train

English School, (20th century)

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A recent Hubble Space Telescope (HST) view reveals Uranus surrounded by its 4 major rings and 10 of its 17 known satellites

A recent Hubble Space Telescope (HST) view reveals Uranus surrounded by its 4 major rings and 10 of its 17 known satellites

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Barree spiral galaxy NGC 6217 - Barred galaxy NGC 6217 - The barree spiral galaxy NGC 6217 is located 60 million years - light in the constellation Ursae. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope in July 2009. NGC 6217 is a barred spiral galaxy located 60 million light - years away in the constellation of Ursa Minor. Image taken by the Hubble space telescope with the newly repaired Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) in july 2009

Barree spiral galaxy NGC 6217 - Barred galaxy NGC 6217 - The barree spiral galaxy NGC 6217 is located 60 million years - light in the constellation Ursae. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope in July 2009. NGC 6217 is a barred spiral galaxy located 60 million light - years away in the constellation of Ursa Minor. Image taken by the Hubble space telescope with the newly repaired Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) in july 2009

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The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 - 01/1994 - Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet - 01/1994 - The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 seen in January 1994 by the space telescope Hubble. Composite image showing the Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in January 1994

The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 - 01/1994 - Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet - 01/1994 - The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 seen in January 1994 by the space telescope Hubble. Composite image showing the Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in January 1994

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Galaxy NGC 891 in Andromede - Edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 891 in Andromeda: Spiral galaxy seen by the slice located at a distance of 10 million light-years. Composite image. Located about 10 million light years from Earth, NGC 891 is one of the most photographed edge-on spiral galaxies in the northern skies. Composite Image made from multiple data sources.

Galaxy NGC 891 in Andromede - Edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 891 in Andromeda: Spiral galaxy seen by the slice located at a distance of 10 million light-years. Composite image. Located about 10 million light years from Earth, NGC 891 is one of the most photographed edge-on spiral galaxies in the northern skies. Composite Image made from multiple data sources.

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Galaxy NGC 6384 in Ophiuchus - Galaxy NGC 6384 in Ophiuchus - The spiral galaxy NGC 6384, is located about 80 million years ago - light from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced this finely detailed image of the beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 6384. This galaxy lies 80 million light years away in the constellation of Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer), not far from the centre of the Milky Way on the sky. The positioning of NGC 6384 means that we have to peer at it past many dazzling foreground Milky Way stars that are scattered across this image

Galaxy NGC 6384 in Ophiuchus - Galaxy NGC 6384 in Ophiuchus - The spiral galaxy NGC 6384, is located about 80 million years ago - light from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has produced this finely detailed image of the beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 6384. This galaxy lies 80 million light years away in the constellation of Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer), not far from the centre of the Milky Way on the sky. The positioning of NGC 6384 means that we have to peer at it past many dazzling foreground Milky Way stars that are scattered across this image

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Spiral Galaxy NGC 4522 - Galaxy Spiral NGC 4522 - Moving at a speed of 10 million km/h in the Virgin's galaxy cluster, this spiral galaxy loses some of its gas. NGC 4522 is located about 60 million light years away from Earth. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. NGC 4522 is a spectacular example of a spiral galaxy that is currently being stripped of its gas content. The galaxy is part of the Virgo galaxy cluster and its rapid motion within the cluster results in strong winds across the galaxy as the gas within is left behind. Scientists estimate that the galaxy is moving at more than 10 million kilometers per hour. A number of newly formed star clusters that developed in the stripped gas can be seen in the Hubble image. The stripped spiral galaxy is located some 60 million light - years away from Earth

Spiral Galaxy NGC 4522 - Galaxy Spiral NGC 4522 - Moving at a speed of 10 million km/h in the Virgin's galaxy cluster, this spiral galaxy loses some of its gas. NGC 4522 is located about 60 million light years away from Earth. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. NGC 4522 is a spectacular example of a spiral galaxy that is currently being stripped of its gas content. The galaxy is part of the Virgo galaxy cluster and its rapid motion within the cluster results in strong winds across the galaxy as the gas within is left behind. Scientists estimate that the galaxy is moving at more than 10 million kilometers per hour. A number of newly formed star clusters that developed in the stripped gas can be seen in the Hubble image. The stripped spiral galaxy is located some 60 million light - years away from Earth

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The planet Saturn observed with the Hubble space telescope in October 1996. Saturn measures 120,000 km in diameter -: Saturn by Hubble- natural colors-10-1996

The planet Saturn observed with the Hubble space telescope in October 1996. Saturn measures 120,000 km in diameter -: Saturn by Hubble- natural colors-10-1996

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Jupiter seen by Hubble Space Telescope - Jupiter seen by HST - Image obtained on April 3, 2017 by Hubble Space Telescope. On April 3, 2017, as Jupiter made its nearest approach to Earth in a year, Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope viewed the solar system's largest planet in all of its up-close glory. At a distance of 415 million miles (668 million kilometers) from Earth, Jupiter offered spectacular views of its colorful, roiling atmosphere, the legendary Great Red Spot, and its smaller companion at farther southern latitudes dubbed “” Red Spot Jr.””

Jupiter seen by Hubble Space Telescope - Jupiter seen by HST - Image obtained on April 3, 2017 by Hubble Space Telescope. On April 3, 2017, as Jupiter made its nearest approach to Earth in a year, Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope viewed the solar system's largest planet in all of its up-close glory. At a distance of 415 million miles (668 million kilometers) from Earth, Jupiter offered spectacular views of its colorful, roiling atmosphere, the legendary Great Red Spot, and its smaller companion at farther southern latitudes dubbed “” Red Spot Jr.””

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Saturn Planet - Hubble Space Telescope on June 20, 2019.

Saturn Planet - Hubble Space Telescope on June 20, 2019.

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Barree spiral galaxy UGC 12158 - Galaxy UGC 12158 - The galaxy UGC 12158, is about 400 million light years away from Earth in the constellation Pegase. In this image obtained by the Hubble space telescope, a blue star is visible near the center of the galaxy (lower left), it is a supernova, SN 2004ef. The galaxy captured in this image, called UGC 12158, certainly isn't camera - shy: this spiral stunner is posing face - on to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys, revealing its structure in fine detail. UGC 12158 is an excellent example of a barred spiral galaxy in the Hubble sequence - - a scheme used to categorise galaxies based on their shapes. Barred spirals, as the name suggest, feature spectacular swirling arms of stars that emanate from a bar - shaped centre. Such bar structures are common, being found in about two thirds of spiral galaxies, and are thought to act as funnels, guiding gas to their galactic centres where it accumulates to form newborn st

Barree spiral galaxy UGC 12158 - Galaxy UGC 12158 - The galaxy UGC 12158, is about 400 million light years away from Earth in the constellation Pegase. In this image obtained by the Hubble space telescope, a blue star is visible near the center of the galaxy (lower left), it is a supernova, SN 2004ef. The galaxy captured in this image, called UGC 12158, certainly isn't camera - shy: this spiral stunner is posing face - on to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys, revealing its structure in fine detail. UGC 12158 is an excellent example of a barred spiral galaxy in the Hubble sequence - - a scheme used to categorise galaxies based on their shapes. Barred spirals, as the name suggest, feature spectacular swirling arms of stars that emanate from a bar - shaped centre. Such bar structures are common, being found in about two thirds of spiral galaxies, and are thought to act as funnels, guiding gas to their galactic centres where it accumulates to form newborn st

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Barree spiral galaxy NGC 1345 in Eridan - Barred Spiral galaxy NGC 1345 in Eridanus - Located about 85 million years ago - light from Earth, NGC 1345 is a barree spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridan. This galaxy belongs to the Eridan galaxy cluster, a group of 70 galaxies. Many galaxies are visible in the background. The spiral galaxy NGC 1345 and its loose and ragged arms dominate this rich image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. It is a member of the Eridanus Galaxy Cluster - - a group of about 70 galaxies that lies 85 million light - years away in the constellation of Eridanus (the River). This region of the night sky is well populated with bright galaxies, with the Fornax Cluster of galaxies also nearby on the celestial sphere, although the two clusters are actually separated by about 20 million light - years. Collectively, they are known as the Fornax Supercluster or the Southern Supercluster. Apart from the main galaxy that dominates the picture, lots more di

Barree spiral galaxy NGC 1345 in Eridan - Barred Spiral galaxy NGC 1345 in Eridanus - Located about 85 million years ago - light from Earth, NGC 1345 is a barree spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridan. This galaxy belongs to the Eridan galaxy cluster, a group of 70 galaxies. Many galaxies are visible in the background. The spiral galaxy NGC 1345 and its loose and ragged arms dominate this rich image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. It is a member of the Eridanus Galaxy Cluster - - a group of about 70 galaxies that lies 85 million light - years away in the constellation of Eridanus (the River). This region of the night sky is well populated with bright galaxies, with the Fornax Cluster of galaxies also nearby on the celestial sphere, although the two clusters are actually separated by about 20 million light - years. Collectively, they are known as the Fornax Supercluster or the Southern Supercluster. Apart from the main galaxy that dominates the picture, lots more di

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The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 - 01/1994 - Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet - 01/1994 - The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 seen in January 1994 by the space telescope Hubble. Composite image showing the Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in January 1994

The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 - 01/1994 - Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet - 01/1994 - The comet Shoemaker - Levy 9 seen in January 1994 by the space telescope Hubble. Composite image showing the Shoemaker - Levy 9 comet observed by the Hubble Space Telescope in January 1994

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Kepler is the rest of a supernova that exploded about 400 years ago located about 13,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. This image obtained from the Hubble space telescope shows the filamentous structures of gases heated in contact with the shock wave. Composite of images obtained in August 2003 and May 2004; cumulative poses of 6 hours 30 minutes - Visible-light images from the Hubble telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys reveal where the supernova shock wave is slamming into the densest regions of surrounding gas. The bright glowing knots are dense clumps from instabilities that form behind the shock wave. The Hubble data also show thin filaments of gas that look like rippled sheets seen edge-on. These filaments reveal where the shock wave is encountering low-density, more uniform interstellar material. Hubble's image was taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) on August 28/29, 2003 & May 26, 2004 for a total of 6.5 hours: Remains of the supernova K

Kepler is the rest of a supernova that exploded about 400 years ago located about 13,000 light years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus. This image obtained from the Hubble space telescope shows the filamentous structures of gases heated in contact with the shock wave. Composite of images obtained in August 2003 and May 2004; cumulative poses of 6 hours 30 minutes - Visible-light images from the Hubble telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys reveal where the supernova shock wave is slamming into the densest regions of surrounding gas. The bright glowing knots are dense clumps from instabilities that form behind the shock wave. The Hubble data also show thin filaments of gas that look like rippled sheets seen edge-on. These filaments reveal where the shock wave is encountering low-density, more uniform interstellar material. Hubble's image was taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) on August 28/29, 2003 & May 26, 2004 for a total of 6.5 hours: Remains of the supernova K

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Star V838 Monocerotis - V838 Monocerotis light echo - This variable star is located approximately 20,000 years from Earth in the constellation Unicorn. In the beginning of 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here from May 2002 to October 2004 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo shows details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. In January 2002, a variable star in the Monoceros constellation suddenly became 600,000 times more luminous than our Sun, temporarily making it the brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy. The mysterious star, called V838 Monocerotis, has long since faded back to obscurity. Seen here by Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope from May 2002 to October 2004, the light echo around the star has uncovered details in the interstellar dust round the star

Star V838 Monocerotis - V838 Monocerotis light echo - This variable star is located approximately 20,000 years from Earth in the constellation Unicorn. In the beginning of 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here from May 2002 to October 2004 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo shows details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. In January 2002, a variable star in the Monoceros constellation suddenly became 600,000 times more luminous than our Sun, temporarily making it the brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy. The mysterious star, called V838 Monocerotis, has long since faded back to obscurity. Seen here by Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope from May 2002 to October 2004, the light echo around the star has uncovered details in the interstellar dust round the star

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Star V838 Monocerotis 28/10/2004 - V838 Monocerotis 10/2004 - This variable star is located approximately 20,000 years - light from Earth in the constellation Unicorn. In the beginning of 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here in October 2004 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo shows details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. In January 2002, a variable star in the Monoceros constellation suddenly became 600,000 times more luminous than our Sun, temporarily making it the brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy. The mysterious star, called V838 Monocerotis, has long since faded back to obscurity. Seen here by Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope on October 28, 2004, the light echo around the star has uncovered details in the interstellar dust round the star

Star V838 Monocerotis 28/10/2004 - V838 Monocerotis 10/2004 - This variable star is located approximately 20,000 years - light from Earth in the constellation Unicorn. In the beginning of 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here in October 2004 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo shows details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. In January 2002, a variable star in the Monoceros constellation suddenly became 600,000 times more luminous than our Sun, temporarily making it the brightest star in our Milky Way galaxy. The mysterious star, called V838 Monocerotis, has long since faded back to obscurity. Seen here by Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope on October 28, 2004, the light echo around the star has uncovered details in the interstellar dust round the star

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Star V838 Monocerotis. 09/2006 - V838 Monocerotis seen by the Hubble space telescope. 09/2006 - This variable star is located about 20,000 years ago - light from Earth in the constellation of Unicorn. Beginning in 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here in September 2006 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo reveals details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. Light from a star that erupted almost five years ago continues propagating outward through a cloud of dust surrounding the star. The light reflects or “” echoes”” off the dust and then travels to Earth. Because of the extra distance the scattered light travels, it reaches the Earth long after the light from the stellar outburst itself. Therefore, a light echo is an analog of a sound echo produced, for example, when sound from an Alpine yodeler echoes off of the surrounding mountainsides. The echo comes from the unusual variable star V838 Monocerotis (V8

Star V838 Monocerotis. 09/2006 - V838 Monocerotis seen by the Hubble space telescope. 09/2006 - This variable star is located about 20,000 years ago - light from Earth in the constellation of Unicorn. Beginning in 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here in September 2006 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo reveals details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. Light from a star that erupted almost five years ago continues propagating outward through a cloud of dust surrounding the star. The light reflects or “” echoes”” off the dust and then travels to Earth. Because of the extra distance the scattered light travels, it reaches the Earth long after the light from the stellar outburst itself. Therefore, a light echo is an analog of a sound echo produced, for example, when sound from an Alpine yodeler echoes off of the surrounding mountainsides. The echo comes from the unusual variable star V838 Monocerotis (V8

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Globular cluster M71 in the Fleche - Globular cluster M71 in Sagitta - M71 is located about 12,000 light years away from Earth. Image of the central region of the cluster obtained by the Hubble space telescope. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a bright scattering of stars in the small constellation of Sagitta (the Arrow). This is the centre of the globular cluster Messier 71, a great ball of ancient stars on the edge of our galaxy around 13,000 light - years from Earth. M71 is around 27 light - years across. Globular clusters are like galactic suburbs, pockets of stars that exist on the edge of major galaxies. These clusters are tightly bound together by their gravitational attraction, hence their spherical shape and their name: globulus means little sphere”” in Latin. Around 150 such globular clusters are known to exist around our Milky Way, each one of them containing several hundred thousand stars. Despite being a familiar object, Messier 71's precise nature was disp

Globular cluster M71 in the Fleche - Globular cluster M71 in Sagitta - M71 is located about 12,000 light years away from Earth. Image of the central region of the cluster obtained by the Hubble space telescope. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a bright scattering of stars in the small constellation of Sagitta (the Arrow). This is the centre of the globular cluster Messier 71, a great ball of ancient stars on the edge of our galaxy around 13,000 light - years from Earth. M71 is around 27 light - years across. Globular clusters are like galactic suburbs, pockets of stars that exist on the edge of major galaxies. These clusters are tightly bound together by their gravitational attraction, hence their spherical shape and their name: globulus means little sphere”” in Latin. Around 150 such globular clusters are known to exist around our Milky Way, each one of them containing several hundred thousand stars. Despite being a familiar object, Messier 71's precise nature was disp

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Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 distant about 16 million years - light in the constellation Lynx. Composite image obtained from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the Subaru Telescope. Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 located 16 million years away in the constellation of Lynx. Composite image taken by the Hubble space telescope (HST) and Subaru

Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 distant about 16 million years - light in the constellation Lynx. Composite image obtained from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) and the Subaru Telescope. Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 located 16 million years away in the constellation of Lynx. Composite image taken by the Hubble space telescope (HST) and Subaru

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Cloud IC 349 illuminates by the star Merope - Barnard's Merope Nebula (IC 349) - IC 349 is an interstellar cloud illuminated by the star Merope (off-field) of the Pleiades cluster. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. This ghostly apparition is actually an interstellar cloud caught in the process of destruction by strong radiation from a nearby hot star. This picture, snapped by the Hubble telescope, shows a cloud illuminated by light from the bright star Merope. Located in the Pleiades star cluster, the cloud is called IC 349 or Barnard's Merope Nebul

Cloud IC 349 illuminates by the star Merope - Barnard's Merope Nebula (IC 349) - IC 349 is an interstellar cloud illuminated by the star Merope (off-field) of the Pleiades cluster. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. This ghostly apparition is actually an interstellar cloud caught in the process of destruction by strong radiation from a nearby hot star. This picture, snapped by the Hubble telescope, shows a cloud illuminated by light from the bright star Merope. Located in the Pleiades star cluster, the cloud is called IC 349 or Barnard's Merope Nebul

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Barree spiral galaxy NGC 4319 and Markarian quasar 205 - Galaxy NGC 4319 and quasar Markarian 205 - The barree spiral galaxy NGC 4319, in the center, is 80 million years - light in the constellation of the Dragon. The Markarian 205 quasar, on the top right, is 14 times further at about 1 billion light years. These two objects are therefore not interacting; on the other hand, the galaxy NGC 4319 is probably interacting with the galaxy NGC 4291, out of field, as the weak arm at the bottom left allows. Quasars are galaxies that create an extremely bright core. Image made by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2002. In this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image, an odd celestial duo, the spiral galaxy NGC 4319 (center) and a quasar called Markarian 205 (upper right), appear to be neighbors. In reality, the two objects don't even live in the same city. NGC 4319 is 80 million light - years from Earth. Markarian 205 (Mrk 205) is more than 14 times farther away, residing 1 billion light - years from Ear

Barree spiral galaxy NGC 4319 and Markarian quasar 205 - Galaxy NGC 4319 and quasar Markarian 205 - The barree spiral galaxy NGC 4319, in the center, is 80 million years - light in the constellation of the Dragon. The Markarian 205 quasar, on the top right, is 14 times further at about 1 billion light years. These two objects are therefore not interacting; on the other hand, the galaxy NGC 4319 is probably interacting with the galaxy NGC 4291, out of field, as the weak arm at the bottom left allows. Quasars are galaxies that create an extremely bright core. Image made by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2002. In this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image, an odd celestial duo, the spiral galaxy NGC 4319 (center) and a quasar called Markarian 205 (upper right), appear to be neighbors. In reality, the two objects don't even live in the same city. NGC 4319 is 80 million light - years from Earth. Markarian 205 (Mrk 205) is more than 14 times farther away, residing 1 billion light - years from Ear

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The elliptical galaxy NGC 4660 - The elliptical galaxy NGC 4660 - The galaxy NGC 4660 is located 49 million years ago - light from Earth, in the Virgin's cluster. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The elliptical galaxy NGC 4660 lies at a distance of 49 million light - years from the Sun in the spring constellation Virgo. This image was made from data taken with Hubble space telescope

The elliptical galaxy NGC 4660 - The elliptical galaxy NGC 4660 - The galaxy NGC 4660 is located 49 million years ago - light from Earth, in the Virgin's cluster. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The elliptical galaxy NGC 4660 lies at a distance of 49 million light - years from the Sun in the spring constellation Virgo. This image was made from data taken with Hubble space telescope

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Pluto - Pluto - The dwarf planet Pluto seen by the Hubble space telescope. These images, recomposed by computer from cliches obtained in 2002 and 2003, are not sufficiently precise to show Pluto's surface in detail but reveal color differences. This is the most detailed view to date of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto, as constructed from multiple NASA Hubble Space Telescope photographs taken from 2002 to 2003. Hubble's view isn't sharp enough to see craters or mountains, if they exist on the surface, but Hubble reveals a complex - looking and variegated world with white, dark - orange, and charcoal - black terrain. The overall color is believed to be a result of ultraviolet radiation from the distant Sun breaking up methane that is present on Pluto's surface, leaving behind a dark, molasse - colored, carbon - rich residue. The center disk (180 degrees) has a mysterious bright spot that is unusually rich in carbon monoxide frost. This region will be photographed in the high

Pluto - Pluto - The dwarf planet Pluto seen by the Hubble space telescope. These images, recomposed by computer from cliches obtained in 2002 and 2003, are not sufficiently precise to show Pluto's surface in detail but reveal color differences. This is the most detailed view to date of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto, as constructed from multiple NASA Hubble Space Telescope photographs taken from 2002 to 2003. Hubble's view isn't sharp enough to see craters or mountains, if they exist on the surface, but Hubble reveals a complex - looking and variegated world with white, dark - orange, and charcoal - black terrain. The overall color is believed to be a result of ultraviolet radiation from the distant Sun breaking up methane that is present on Pluto's surface, leaving behind a dark, molasse - colored, carbon - rich residue. The center disk (180 degrees) has a mysterious bright spot that is unusually rich in carbon monoxide frost. This region will be photographed in the high

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The planet Saturn observed with the Hubble space telescope in October 1997. Saturn is 120,000 km in diameter -: The planet Saturn seen by the Hubble space telescope in 1997 - Saturn seen from the Hubble space telescope in october 1997

The planet Saturn observed with the Hubble space telescope in October 1997. Saturn is 120,000 km in diameter -: The planet Saturn seen by the Hubble space telescope in 1997 - Saturn seen from the Hubble space telescope in october 1997

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Mars and Phobos seen by the Hubble space telescope -2016 - Mars with Phobos seen by the Hubble space telescope in 2016/The Tiny Moon Phobos Is Photographed During Its Quick Trip Around Mars: Image obtained on May 12, 2016 a few days before the opposition of Mars when the planet was only 80 million km away from Earth. Multiple poses showing the passage of the Phobos satellite around Mars. This image shows planet Mars with tiny moon Phobos on its trek around the Red Planet, as it was observed shortly before opposition in 2016, taken when the planet was 50 million miles from Earth on May 12, 2016. by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope

Mars and Phobos seen by the Hubble space telescope -2016 - Mars with Phobos seen by the Hubble space telescope in 2016/The Tiny Moon Phobos Is Photographed During Its Quick Trip Around Mars: Image obtained on May 12, 2016 a few days before the opposition of Mars when the planet was only 80 million km away from Earth. Multiple poses showing the passage of the Phobos satellite around Mars. This image shows planet Mars with tiny moon Phobos on its trek around the Red Planet, as it was observed shortly before opposition in 2016, taken when the planet was 50 million miles from Earth on May 12, 2016. by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope

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Lenticular galaxy NGC 4710 in Berenice's Hair - Lenticular galaxy NGC 4710 in Coma Berenices - The galaxy NGC 4710 is located about 60 million years ago - light from Earth, in the galaxy cluster of Our Lady. It's a lenticular galaxy seen from the slice. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. Edge - on galaxy located at about 60 million light years away. NGC 4710 is a member of the giant Virgo Cluster of galaxies and lies in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (the Hair of Queen Berenice). It is not one of the brightest members of the cluster, but can easily be seen as a dim elongated smudge on a dark night with a medium - sized amateur telescope. In the 1780s, William Herschel discovered the galaxy and noted it simply as a “” faint nebula””. It is an example of a lenticular or S0 - type galaxy - a type that seems to have some characteristics of both spiral and elliptical galaxies. Image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope

Lenticular galaxy NGC 4710 in Berenice's Hair - Lenticular galaxy NGC 4710 in Coma Berenices - The galaxy NGC 4710 is located about 60 million years ago - light from Earth, in the galaxy cluster of Our Lady. It's a lenticular galaxy seen from the slice. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. Edge - on galaxy located at about 60 million light years away. NGC 4710 is a member of the giant Virgo Cluster of galaxies and lies in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (the Hair of Queen Berenice). It is not one of the brightest members of the cluster, but can easily be seen as a dim elongated smudge on a dark night with a medium - sized amateur telescope. In the 1780s, William Herschel discovered the galaxy and noted it simply as a “” faint nebula””. It is an example of a lenticular or S0 - type galaxy - a type that seems to have some characteristics of both spiral and elliptical galaxies. Image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope

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Star V838 Monocerotis. 11/2005 - Star V838 Monocerotis seen by the Hubble space telescope. 11/2005 - This variable star is located about 20,000 years ago - light from Earth in the constellation Unicorn. Beginning in 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here in November 2005 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo reveals details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. Light from a star that erupted almost five years ago continues propagating outward through a cloud of dust surrounding the star. The light reflects or “” echoes”” off the dust and then travels to Earth. Because of the extra distance the scattered light travels, it reaches the Earth long after the light from the stellar outburst itself. Therefore, a light echo is an analog of a sound echo produced, for example, when sound from an Alpine yodeler echoes off of the surrounding mountainsides. The echo comes from the unusual variable star V838 Monocerotis (V

Star V838 Monocerotis. 11/2005 - Star V838 Monocerotis seen by the Hubble space telescope. 11/2005 - This variable star is located about 20,000 years ago - light from Earth in the constellation Unicorn. Beginning in 2002, this star illuminated temporarily becoming one of the brightest stars in the sky. Viewed here in November 2005 by the Hubble space telescope, the light echo reveals details in the interstellar dust surrounding the star. Light from a star that erupted almost five years ago continues propagating outward through a cloud of dust surrounding the star. The light reflects or “” echoes”” off the dust and then travels to Earth. Because of the extra distance the scattered light travels, it reaches the Earth long after the light from the stellar outburst itself. Therefore, a light echo is an analog of a sound echo produced, for example, when sound from an Alpine yodeler echoes off of the surrounding mountainsides. The echo comes from the unusual variable star V838 Monocerotis (V

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Barree spiral galaxy NGC 4394 in Berenice's Hair - Barred spiral galaxy NGC 4394 in Coma Berenices: NGC 4394 is a barree spiral galaxy located in the Virgin's cluster about 55 million light years from Earth. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) - Discovered in 1784 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel, NGC 4394 is a barred spiral galaxy situated about 55 million light-years from Earth. The galaxy lies in the constellation of Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair), and is considered to be a member of the Virgo Cluster. NGC 4394 is the archetypal barred spiral galaxy, with bright spiral arms emerging from the ends of a bar that cuts through the galaxy's central bulge. These arms are peppered with young blue stars, dark filaments of cosmic dust, and bright, fuzzy regions of active star formation. At the centre of NGC 4394 lies a region of ionised gas known as a LINER. Liners are active regions that display a characteristic set of emission lines in their spectra- mostl

Barree spiral galaxy NGC 4394 in Berenice's Hair - Barred spiral galaxy NGC 4394 in Coma Berenices: NGC 4394 is a barree spiral galaxy located in the Virgin's cluster about 55 million light years from Earth. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) - Discovered in 1784 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel, NGC 4394 is a barred spiral galaxy situated about 55 million light-years from Earth. The galaxy lies in the constellation of Coma Berenices (Berenice's Hair), and is considered to be a member of the Virgo Cluster. NGC 4394 is the archetypal barred spiral galaxy, with bright spiral arms emerging from the ends of a bar that cuts through the galaxy's central bulge. These arms are peppered with young blue stars, dark filaments of cosmic dust, and bright, fuzzy regions of active star formation. At the centre of NGC 4394 lies a region of ionised gas known as a LINER. Liners are active regions that display a characteristic set of emission lines in their spectra- mostl

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Polaris System - Polaris is a triple system consisting of a supergiant star and two dwarf stars. It is a pulsating variable star, cepheide of low amplitude. This montage shows the polar star and constellations of the Little Bear and the Big Bear (left), Polaris A and his companion Polaris B seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (top right), and Polaris Ab photographed for the first time by the Hubble Space Telescope (bottom right). This sequence of images shows that the North Star, Polaris is really a triple star system. For the first time, the close companion of Polaris has been seen directly. The left frame shows Polaris's location very close to the position of Earth's north celestial pole in Ursa Minor (the Small Bear). The upper right image shows Polaris A and its distant companion Polaris B, as viewed by Hubble. They are separated by approximately 240 billion miles. Polaris B, the wide companion, is visible in small telescopes, and was first noticed by William Herschel in 1780. The c

Polaris System - Polaris is a triple system consisting of a supergiant star and two dwarf stars. It is a pulsating variable star, cepheide of low amplitude. This montage shows the polar star and constellations of the Little Bear and the Big Bear (left), Polaris A and his companion Polaris B seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (top right), and Polaris Ab photographed for the first time by the Hubble Space Telescope (bottom right). This sequence of images shows that the North Star, Polaris is really a triple star system. For the first time, the close companion of Polaris has been seen directly. The left frame shows Polaris's location very close to the position of Earth's north celestial pole in Ursa Minor (the Small Bear). The upper right image shows Polaris A and its distant companion Polaris B, as viewed by Hubble. They are separated by approximately 240 billion miles. Polaris B, the wide companion, is visible in small telescopes, and was first noticed by William Herschel in 1780. The c

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Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 distant about 16 million years - light in the constellation Lynx. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 located 16 million years away in the constellation of Lynx. Image taken by the Hubble space telescope (HST)

Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 distant about 16 million years - light in the constellation Lynx. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 located 16 million years away in the constellation of Lynx. Image taken by the Hubble space telescope (HST)

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Quasars seen by the Hubble Space Telescope - Quasars seen by the Hubble Space Telescope - Gallery of quasars observed in different types of galaxies; left column, quasars in normal galaxies, center in colliding galaxies, right in particular galaxies. Top left: quasar PG 0052+251, has about 1.4 billion years - light. Bottom left: Quasar PHL 909 has about 1.5 billion years - light. High center: quasar IRAS04505 - 2958, has about 3 billion years - light. Low center: quasar PG 1012+008, has about 1.6 billion years - light. High right: quasar 0316 - 346, has about 2.2 billion years - light. Low right: quasar IRAS13218+0552. has about 2 billion years - light. Images obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1996. Quasars reside in a variety of galaxies, from normal to highly disturbed. When seen through ground - based telescopes, these compact, enigmatic light sources resemble stars, yet they are billions of light - years away and several hundred billion times brighter than normal stars. The

Quasars seen by the Hubble Space Telescope - Quasars seen by the Hubble Space Telescope - Gallery of quasars observed in different types of galaxies; left column, quasars in normal galaxies, center in colliding galaxies, right in particular galaxies. Top left: quasar PG 0052+251, has about 1.4 billion years - light. Bottom left: Quasar PHL 909 has about 1.5 billion years - light. High center: quasar IRAS04505 - 2958, has about 3 billion years - light. Low center: quasar PG 1012+008, has about 1.6 billion years - light. High right: quasar 0316 - 346, has about 2.2 billion years - light. Low right: quasar IRAS13218+0552. has about 2 billion years - light. Images obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1996. Quasars reside in a variety of galaxies, from normal to highly disturbed. When seen through ground - based telescopes, these compact, enigmatic light sources resemble stars, yet they are billions of light - years away and several hundred billion times brighter than normal stars. The

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Spiral galaxy NGC 4402 - Spiral galaxy NGC 4402 - NGC 4402 is located about 60 million light years away from Earth in the galaxy cluster of Our Lady. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. Close - up of the disc of gas and dust of the spiral galaxy NGC 4402 in the Virgo cluster. Image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope

Spiral galaxy NGC 4402 - Spiral galaxy NGC 4402 - NGC 4402 is located about 60 million light years away from Earth in the galaxy cluster of Our Lady. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. Close - up of the disc of gas and dust of the spiral galaxy NGC 4402 in the Virgo cluster. Image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope

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Elliptical galaxy NGC 4696 in Centaur - Elliptical galaxy NGC 4696 - Image of the elliptical galaxy NGC 4696, in Centaur, obtained by the Hubble space telescope. This picture, taken by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys, shows NGC 4696, the largest galaxy in the Centaurus Cluster. The huge dust lane, around 30 000 light - years across, that sweeps across the face of the galaxy makes NGC 4696 look different from most other elliptical galaxies. Viewed at certain wavelengths, strange thin filaments of ionised hydrogen are visible within it. In this picture, these structures are visible as a subtle marbling effect across the galaxy's bright centre

Elliptical galaxy NGC 4696 in Centaur - Elliptical galaxy NGC 4696 - Image of the elliptical galaxy NGC 4696, in Centaur, obtained by the Hubble space telescope. This picture, taken by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys, shows NGC 4696, the largest galaxy in the Centaurus Cluster. The huge dust lane, around 30 000 light - years across, that sweeps across the face of the galaxy makes NGC 4696 look different from most other elliptical galaxies. Viewed at certain wavelengths, strange thin filaments of ionised hydrogen are visible within it. In this picture, these structures are visible as a subtle marbling effect across the galaxy's bright centre

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Spiral galaxy NGC 5775 - NGC 5775 is located about 85 million light years away from Earth in the galaxy cluster of Our Lady. Seen from the Earth, this spiral galaxy is presented by the slice, leaving only the thickness of its disc visible. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the edge - on profile of the slender spiral galaxy NGC 5775. NGC 5775 is a member of the Virgo Cluster and lies at a distance of about 85 million light - years. This colour picture was created from images taken using the Wide Field Channel of Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys

Spiral galaxy NGC 5775 - NGC 5775 is located about 85 million light years away from Earth in the galaxy cluster of Our Lady. Seen from the Earth, this spiral galaxy is presented by the slice, leaving only the thickness of its disc visible. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the edge - on profile of the slender spiral galaxy NGC 5775. NGC 5775 is a member of the Virgo Cluster and lies at a distance of about 85 million light - years. This colour picture was created from images taken using the Wide Field Channel of Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys

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Crab Pulsar in Nebula M1 - The Crab pulsar: This false-colored image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the central region of the Crab Nebula or resides its pulsar. The pulsar is visible in the center of the image. It is a very dense neutron star from the explosion of a massive supernova star. This star quickly rotates on itself developing a powerful magnetic field, emitting beams of light and radio waves. M1 is located about 6000 light-years in the constellation Taurus.. In 1054 AD, during the Song dynasty, Chinese astronomers spotted a bright new star in the night sky. This newcomer turned out to be a violent explosion within the Milky Way, caused by the spectacular death of a star some 1600 light-years away. This explosion created one of the most well-studied and beautiful objects in the night sky - the Crab Nebula. The beautiful result of this cataclysmic Type II supernova is shown here, imaged by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys. Unlike m

Crab Pulsar in Nebula M1 - The Crab pulsar: This false-colored image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the central region of the Crab Nebula or resides its pulsar. The pulsar is visible in the center of the image. It is a very dense neutron star from the explosion of a massive supernova star. This star quickly rotates on itself developing a powerful magnetic field, emitting beams of light and radio waves. M1 is located about 6000 light-years in the constellation Taurus.. In 1054 AD, during the Song dynasty, Chinese astronomers spotted a bright new star in the night sky. This newcomer turned out to be a violent explosion within the Milky Way, caused by the spectacular death of a star some 1600 light-years away. This explosion created one of the most well-studied and beautiful objects in the night sky - the Crab Nebula. The beautiful result of this cataclysmic Type II supernova is shown here, imaged by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys. Unlike m

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Spiral galaxy IC 391 in the Giraffe - Spiral galaxy IC 391 in Camelopardalis - Spiral galaxy IC 391 located about 80 million years ago - light in the constellation Giraffe. Image obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). IC 391 lies about 80 million light - years away in the constellation of Camelopardalis (the Giraffe) in the far northern part of the sky. The British amateur observer William Denning discovered it in the late nineteenth century, and described it as faint, small and round. Image taken with the Hubble space Telescope (HST)

Spiral galaxy IC 391 in the Giraffe - Spiral galaxy IC 391 in Camelopardalis - Spiral galaxy IC 391 located about 80 million years ago - light in the constellation Giraffe. Image obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). IC 391 lies about 80 million light - years away in the constellation of Camelopardalis (the Giraffe) in the far northern part of the sky. The British amateur observer William Denning discovered it in the late nineteenth century, and described it as faint, small and round. Image taken with the Hubble space Telescope (HST)

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Pluto - Hubble's Full Photomap of Pluto - The dwarf planet Pluto seen by the Hubble space telescope. These images, recomposed by computer from cliches obtained in 2002 and 2003, are not sufficiently precise to show Pluto's surface in detail but reveal color differences. This is the most detailed view to date of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto, as constructed from multiple NASA Hubble Space Telescope photographs taken from 2002 to 2003. Hubble's view isn't sharp enough to see craters or mountains, if they exist on the surface, but Hubble reveals a complex - looking and variegated world with white, dark - orange, and charcoal - black terrain. The overall color is believed to be a result of ultraviolet radiation from the distant Sun breaking up methane that is present on Pluto's surface, leaving behind a dark, molasse - colored, carbon - rich residue. The center disk (180 degrees) has a mysterious bright spot that is unusually rich in carbon monoxide frost. This region will b

Pluto - Hubble's Full Photomap of Pluto - The dwarf planet Pluto seen by the Hubble space telescope. These images, recomposed by computer from cliches obtained in 2002 and 2003, are not sufficiently precise to show Pluto's surface in detail but reveal color differences. This is the most detailed view to date of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto, as constructed from multiple NASA Hubble Space Telescope photographs taken from 2002 to 2003. Hubble's view isn't sharp enough to see craters or mountains, if they exist on the surface, but Hubble reveals a complex - looking and variegated world with white, dark - orange, and charcoal - black terrain. The overall color is believed to be a result of ultraviolet radiation from the distant Sun breaking up methane that is present on Pluto's surface, leaving behind a dark, molasse - colored, carbon - rich residue. The center disk (180 degrees) has a mysterious bright spot that is unusually rich in carbon monoxide frost. This region will b

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Pistol star - Massive star in the constellation Sagittarius - The massive star Pistol star in Sagittarius - Pistol star is one of the most massive stars in our galaxy. Located about 25,000 years ago - the light of the Earth in the constellation of Sagittarius, this star shines like 10 million Sun consuming in six seconds as much energy as our star in a year. This star is masked by the numerous interstellar dust present in the Sagittarius near the galactic center and appears only in infrared wavelengths, as in this image obtained with the NICMOS instrument embark on the Hubble space telescope. The nebula that surrounds it (in the shape of a gun), extends over 4 years - light. Image obtained in 1997. Astronomers using Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope have identified what may be the most luminous star known “” a celestial mammoth which releases up to 10 million times the power of the Sun and is big enough to fill the diameter of Earth's orbit. The star unleashes as much energy in six seconds

Pistol star - Massive star in the constellation Sagittarius - The massive star Pistol star in Sagittarius - Pistol star is one of the most massive stars in our galaxy. Located about 25,000 years ago - the light of the Earth in the constellation of Sagittarius, this star shines like 10 million Sun consuming in six seconds as much energy as our star in a year. This star is masked by the numerous interstellar dust present in the Sagittarius near the galactic center and appears only in infrared wavelengths, as in this image obtained with the NICMOS instrument embark on the Hubble space telescope. The nebula that surrounds it (in the shape of a gun), extends over 4 years - light. Image obtained in 1997. Astronomers using Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope have identified what may be the most luminous star known “” a celestial mammoth which releases up to 10 million times the power of the Sun and is big enough to fill the diameter of Earth's orbit. The star unleashes as much energy in six seconds

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Supernova Remnants SNR B0509 - 67.5 - Supernova Remnant SNR B0509 - 67.5 - SNR B0509 - 67.5 (or SNR 0509) is the rest of a star explosion in the galaxy of the Great Magellan Cloud. This 23-year bubble - light of diameter extends at a speed of 18 million km/h. Composite of images obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in 2006 and 2010. This delicate shell, photographed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, appears to float serenely in the depths of space, but this apparent calm hides an inner turmoil. The gaseous envelope formed as the expanding blast wave and ejected material from a supernova tore through the nearby interstellar medium. Called SNR B0509 - 67.5 (or SNR 0509 for short), the bubble is the visible remnant of a powerful stellar explosion in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small galaxy about 160,000 light - years from Earth. Ripples in the shell's surface may be caused either by subtle variations in the density of the ambient interstellar gas, or possibly be driv

Supernova Remnants SNR B0509 - 67.5 - Supernova Remnant SNR B0509 - 67.5 - SNR B0509 - 67.5 (or SNR 0509) is the rest of a star explosion in the galaxy of the Great Magellan Cloud. This 23-year bubble - light of diameter extends at a speed of 18 million km/h. Composite of images obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in 2006 and 2010. This delicate shell, photographed by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, appears to float serenely in the depths of space, but this apparent calm hides an inner turmoil. The gaseous envelope formed as the expanding blast wave and ejected material from a supernova tore through the nearby interstellar medium. Called SNR B0509 - 67.5 (or SNR 0509 for short), the bubble is the visible remnant of a powerful stellar explosion in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small galaxy about 160,000 light - years from Earth. Ripples in the shell's surface may be caused either by subtle variations in the density of the ambient interstellar gas, or possibly be driv

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Spiral galaxy NGC 7331 in Pegase - Spiral galaxy NGC 7331 in Pegasus: The galaxy NGC 7331 is located about 45 million light years away from Earth. Image obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope. NGC 7331 is located about 45 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus (The Winged Horse). Facing us partially edge-on, the galaxy showcases it's beautiful arms which swirl like a whirlpool around its bright central region. Astronomers took this image using Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), as they were observing an extraordinary exploding star - a supernova - which can still be faintly seen as a tiny red dot near the galaxy's central yellow core. Named SN2014C, it rapidly evolved from a supernova containing very little Hydrogen to one that is Hydrogen-rich - in just one year. This rarely observed metamorphosis was luminous at high energies and provides unique insight into the poorly understood final phases of massive stars. NGC 7331 is similar in size, shape, and mass to the

Spiral galaxy NGC 7331 in Pegase - Spiral galaxy NGC 7331 in Pegasus: The galaxy NGC 7331 is located about 45 million light years away from Earth. Image obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope. NGC 7331 is located about 45 million light-years away in the constellation of Pegasus (The Winged Horse). Facing us partially edge-on, the galaxy showcases it's beautiful arms which swirl like a whirlpool around its bright central region. Astronomers took this image using Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3), as they were observing an extraordinary exploding star - a supernova - which can still be faintly seen as a tiny red dot near the galaxy's central yellow core. Named SN2014C, it rapidly evolved from a supernova containing very little Hydrogen to one that is Hydrogen-rich - in just one year. This rarely observed metamorphosis was luminous at high energies and provides unique insight into the poorly understood final phases of massive stars. NGC 7331 is similar in size, shape, and mass to the

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Cepheides in the galaxy M81 - Cepheids in the galaxy M81 - Cepheides are very bright variable stars that serve as cosmic beacons to measure distance from nearby galaxies. Their pulse period is measured and their absolute luminosite is calculated. By comparing the result to their apparent luminosite in the sky, they can be calculated accurately. Here, the space telescope identified cepheides in the M81 galaxy; astronomers were able to deduce a new distance for this galaxy; it would be 11 million years - light from Earth; previous estimates gave a figure of 18 million light years. Image obtained in 1993. Astronomers have discovered variable stars in the spiral galaxy M81, and measured the distance of the galaxy to be 11 million light - years (3.4 megaparsecs). They quote a 10% uncertainty in this result (plus or minus approximately one million light - years). Previous estimates of the galaxy's distance have ranged from 4.5 to 18 million light - years (1.4 to 5.6 megaparsecs). The astrono

Cepheides in the galaxy M81 - Cepheids in the galaxy M81 - Cepheides are very bright variable stars that serve as cosmic beacons to measure distance from nearby galaxies. Their pulse period is measured and their absolute luminosite is calculated. By comparing the result to their apparent luminosite in the sky, they can be calculated accurately. Here, the space telescope identified cepheides in the M81 galaxy; astronomers were able to deduce a new distance for this galaxy; it would be 11 million years - light from Earth; previous estimates gave a figure of 18 million light years. Image obtained in 1993. Astronomers have discovered variable stars in the spiral galaxy M81, and measured the distance of the galaxy to be 11 million light - years (3.4 megaparsecs). They quote a 10% uncertainty in this result (plus or minus approximately one million light - years). Previous estimates of the galaxy's distance have ranged from 4.5 to 18 million light - years (1.4 to 5.6 megaparsecs). The astrono

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Star field in the constellation Sagittarius - Starfield in Sagittarius - Stars in Sagittarius towards the galactic center seen by the Hubble space telescope in February 2004. This field contains approximately 150,000 stars, down to 30th magnitude. The stars in the Galactic disk and bulge have a mixture of colors and masses. Image taken with the Hubble space telescope in february 2004

Star field in the constellation Sagittarius - Starfield in Sagittarius - Stars in Sagittarius towards the galactic center seen by the Hubble space telescope in February 2004. This field contains approximately 150,000 stars, down to 30th magnitude. The stars in the Galactic disk and bulge have a mixture of colors and masses. Image taken with the Hubble space telescope in february 2004

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The spiral galaxy NGC 2775 (or Caldwell 48) (photo)

The spiral galaxy NGC 2775 (or Caldwell 48) (photo)

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Jupiter seen by the Hubble Space Telescope

Jupiter seen by the Hubble Space Telescope

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Globular cluster NGC 6401 in Ophiuchus - Globular cluster NGC 6401 in Ophiuchus - The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has used its powerful optics to separate the globular cluster NGC 6401 into its constituent stars. What was once only visible as a ghostly mist in the eyepieces of astronomical instruments has been transformed into a stunning stellar landscape. NGC 6401 can be found within the constellation of Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer). The globular cluster itself is relatively faint, so a telescope and some observational experience are required to see it. Globular clusters are very rich, and generally spherical, collections of stars, hence the name. They orbit the cores of galaxies, with the force of gravity also keeping the stars bound as a group. There are around 160 globular clusters associated with our Milky Way, of which NGC 6401 is one. These objects are very old, containing some of the most ancient stars known. However, there are many mysteries surrounding them, with the or

Globular cluster NGC 6401 in Ophiuchus - Globular cluster NGC 6401 in Ophiuchus - The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has used its powerful optics to separate the globular cluster NGC 6401 into its constituent stars. What was once only visible as a ghostly mist in the eyepieces of astronomical instruments has been transformed into a stunning stellar landscape. NGC 6401 can be found within the constellation of Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer). The globular cluster itself is relatively faint, so a telescope and some observational experience are required to see it. Globular clusters are very rich, and generally spherical, collections of stars, hence the name. They orbit the cores of galaxies, with the force of gravity also keeping the stars bound as a group. There are around 160 globular clusters associated with our Milky Way, of which NGC 6401 is one. These objects are very old, containing some of the most ancient stars known. However, there are many mysteries surrounding them, with the or

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Globular cluster Terzan 5 in Sagittarius - Globular cluster Terzan 5 in Sagittarius - The globular cluster Terzan 5 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Its stars are not all at the same time and show great age differences between 6 and 12 billion years. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Deep within the Milky Way lies the ancient globular cluster Terzan 5. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the cluster in wonderful detail, but it is the chaotic motions of its stars that make it particularly interesting to astronomers. Terzan 5 has an exceptionally dense core. As a result, it is thought to have one of the highest stellar collision rates for a globular cluster. And packed in at such close quarters, many stars are pushed so close together that they form tight binary systems. Interestingly, studies of individual stars within the cluster reveal that they can be split into two age groups: 6 and 12 billion years old. Some astronomers have hypothesised t

Globular cluster Terzan 5 in Sagittarius - Globular cluster Terzan 5 in Sagittarius - The globular cluster Terzan 5 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Its stars are not all at the same time and show great age differences between 6 and 12 billion years. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Deep within the Milky Way lies the ancient globular cluster Terzan 5. This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the cluster in wonderful detail, but it is the chaotic motions of its stars that make it particularly interesting to astronomers. Terzan 5 has an exceptionally dense core. As a result, it is thought to have one of the highest stellar collision rates for a globular cluster. And packed in at such close quarters, many stars are pushed so close together that they form tight binary systems. Interestingly, studies of individual stars within the cluster reveal that they can be split into two age groups: 6 and 12 billion years old. Some astronomers have hypothesised t

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Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 distant about 16 million years - light in the constellation Lynx. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). NGC 2683 is a spiral galaxy seen almost edge - on, giving it the shape of a classic science fiction spaceship. The delicate dusty lanes of the spiral arms are silhouetted against the golden haze of the galaxy's core. In addition, brilliant clusters of young blue stars shine scattered throughout the disc, mapping the galaxy's star - forming regions. Perhaps surprisingly, side - on views of galaxies like this one do not prevent astronomers from deducing their structures. Studies of the properties of the light coming from NGC 2683 suggest that this is a barred spiral galaxy, even though the angle we see it at does not let us see this directly. NGC 2683, discovered on 5 February 1788 by the famous astronomer William Herschel, lies in the Northern constellation of Lynx. A constellation n

Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 in Lynx - Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 distant about 16 million years - light in the constellation Lynx. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). NGC 2683 is a spiral galaxy seen almost edge - on, giving it the shape of a classic science fiction spaceship. The delicate dusty lanes of the spiral arms are silhouetted against the golden haze of the galaxy's core. In addition, brilliant clusters of young blue stars shine scattered throughout the disc, mapping the galaxy's star - forming regions. Perhaps surprisingly, side - on views of galaxies like this one do not prevent astronomers from deducing their structures. Studies of the properties of the light coming from NGC 2683 suggest that this is a barred spiral galaxy, even though the angle we see it at does not let us see this directly. NGC 2683, discovered on 5 February 1788 by the famous astronomer William Herschel, lies in the Northern constellation of Lynx. A constellation n

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Spiral galaxy NGC 406 in Toucan - Spiral galaxy NGC 406 in Tucana - NGC 406 is a spiral galaxy located at a distance of about 65 million light years in the southern constellation of Toucan. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The spiral galaxy NGC 406 was discovered in 1834 by John Herschel and is here imaged in great detail by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Located some 65 million light - years away, in the southern constellation of Tucana (the Toucan), NGC 406 is about 60 000 light - years across, roughly half the diameter of our galaxy, the Milky Way. In a moderate - sized amateur telescope NGC 406 would appear as a faint hazy blob, like thousands of others across the sky, and none of the spectacular fine detail in the Hubble picture could be made out. In this image the galaxy exhibits spiral arms that are mainly populated by young, massive, bluish stars and crossed by dark dust lanes. As is typically observed in this kind of spiral galaxy, the yellowish central bulg

Spiral galaxy NGC 406 in Toucan - Spiral galaxy NGC 406 in Tucana - NGC 406 is a spiral galaxy located at a distance of about 65 million light years in the southern constellation of Toucan. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The spiral galaxy NGC 406 was discovered in 1834 by John Herschel and is here imaged in great detail by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. Located some 65 million light - years away, in the southern constellation of Tucana (the Toucan), NGC 406 is about 60 000 light - years across, roughly half the diameter of our galaxy, the Milky Way. In a moderate - sized amateur telescope NGC 406 would appear as a faint hazy blob, like thousands of others across the sky, and none of the spectacular fine detail in the Hubble picture could be made out. In this image the galaxy exhibits spiral arms that are mainly populated by young, massive, bluish stars and crossed by dark dust lanes. As is typically observed in this kind of spiral galaxy, the yellowish central bulg

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Interacting spiral galaxies Arp 87 - Interacting galaxies Arp 87 - This pair of interaction galaxies called Arp 87 is composed of the galaxy NGC 3808, on the right, and its companion NGC 3808A. Both are spiral galaxies. An arm of NGC 3808, consisting of dust, gas and stars, envelops his companion. The interaction of these galaxies causes intense star formation. Arp 87 is located 300 million light years from Earth in the constellation Lion. This image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in February 2007. Arp 87 is a stunning pair of interacting galaxies. Stars, gas, and dust flow from the large spiral galaxy, NGC 3808, forming an enveloping arm around its companion. The shapes of both galaxies have been distorted by their gravitational interaction. Arp 87 is located in the constellation of Leo, the Lion, approximately 300 million light - years away from Earth. Arp 87 appears in ARP's Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. As also seen in similar interacting galaxies, the corkscrew shape of the

Interacting spiral galaxies Arp 87 - Interacting galaxies Arp 87 - This pair of interaction galaxies called Arp 87 is composed of the galaxy NGC 3808, on the right, and its companion NGC 3808A. Both are spiral galaxies. An arm of NGC 3808, consisting of dust, gas and stars, envelops his companion. The interaction of these galaxies causes intense star formation. Arp 87 is located 300 million light years from Earth in the constellation Lion. This image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in February 2007. Arp 87 is a stunning pair of interacting galaxies. Stars, gas, and dust flow from the large spiral galaxy, NGC 3808, forming an enveloping arm around its companion. The shapes of both galaxies have been distorted by their gravitational interaction. Arp 87 is located in the constellation of Leo, the Lion, approximately 300 million light - years away from Earth. Arp 87 appears in ARP's Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. As also seen in similar interacting galaxies, the corkscrew shape of the

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Galaxy NGC 891 in Andromede - Edge - on spiral galaxy NGC 891 in Andromeda - Spiral galaxy seen by the slice located at a distance of 10 million years - light. Composite image (Subaru, HST and a 90 cm telescope). Located about 10 million light years from Earth, NGC 891 is one of the most photographed edge - on spiral galaxies in the northern skies. Composite Image made from Three Data Sources: 8.2 Meter Subaru Telescope (NAOJ), Hubble Space Telescope, West Mountain Observatory, BYU

Galaxy NGC 891 in Andromede - Edge - on spiral galaxy NGC 891 in Andromeda - Spiral galaxy seen by the slice located at a distance of 10 million years - light. Composite image (Subaru, HST and a 90 cm telescope). Located about 10 million light years from Earth, NGC 891 is one of the most photographed edge - on spiral galaxies in the northern skies. Composite Image made from Three Data Sources: 8.2 Meter Subaru Telescope (NAOJ), Hubble Space Telescope, West Mountain Observatory, BYU

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Saturn by the Hubble Space Telecope - natural colors - 11/1999 - Saturn seen from the Hubble Space Telescope in november 1999 - The Saturn Planet observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in November 1999. Saturn is 120,000 km in diameter

Saturn by the Hubble Space Telecope - natural colors - 11/1999 - Saturn seen from the Hubble Space Telescope in november 1999 - The Saturn Planet observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in November 1999. Saturn is 120,000 km in diameter

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The elliptical galaxy NGC 4458 - The elliptical galaxy NGC 4458 - The galaxy NGC 4458 is 53 million years away - light from Earth, in the Virgin's cluster. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The elliptical galaxy NGC 4458 lies at a distance of 53 million light - years from the Sun in the spring constellation Virgo. This image was made from data taken with Hubble space telescope

The elliptical galaxy NGC 4458 - The elliptical galaxy NGC 4458 - The galaxy NGC 4458 is 53 million years away - light from Earth, in the Virgin's cluster. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope. The elliptical galaxy NGC 4458 lies at a distance of 53 million light - years from the Sun in the spring constellation Virgo. This image was made from data taken with Hubble space telescope

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Spiral Galaxy NGC 634 - NGC 634 is a spiral galaxy located about 250 million light years away from Earth in the constellation Andromede. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). NGC 634 is located 250 million light years away in the constellation of Andromeda. This spiral galaxy was discovered back in the nineteenth century by English astronomer Edouard Jean - Marie Stephan, but in 2008 it became a prime target for observations thanks to the violent demise of a white dwarf star. The type Ia supernova known as SN2008A was spotted in the galaxy and briefly rivalled the brilliance of its entire host galaxy but, despite the energy of the explosion, it can no longer be seen this Hubble image, which was taken around a year and a half later

Spiral Galaxy NGC 634 - NGC 634 is a spiral galaxy located about 250 million light years away from Earth in the constellation Andromede. Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). NGC 634 is located 250 million light years away in the constellation of Andromeda. This spiral galaxy was discovered back in the nineteenth century by English astronomer Edouard Jean - Marie Stephan, but in 2008 it became a prime target for observations thanks to the violent demise of a white dwarf star. The type Ia supernova known as SN2008A was spotted in the galaxy and briefly rivalled the brilliance of its entire host galaxy but, despite the energy of the explosion, it can no longer be seen this Hubble image, which was taken around a year and a half later

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Barree spiral galaxy NGC 2146 in the Giraffe - Barred spiral galaxy NGC 2146 in Camelopardalis - NGC 2146 is a barree spiral galaxy located about 70 million years ago - light from Earth in the constellation Giraffe (Camelopardalis). Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). NGC 2146 is classified as a barred spiral due to its shape, but the most distinctive feature is the dusty spiral arm that has looped in front of the galaxy's core as seen from our perspective. The forces required to pull this structure out of its natural shape and twist it up to 45 degrees are colossal. The most likely explanation is that a neighbouring galaxy is gravitationally perturbing it and distorting the orbits of many of NGC 2146's stars. It is probable that we are currently witnessing the end stages of a process which has been occurring for tens of millions of years. NCG 2146 is undergoing intense bouts of star formation, to such an extent that it is referred to as a starburst galaxy. This is a co

Barree spiral galaxy NGC 2146 in the Giraffe - Barred spiral galaxy NGC 2146 in Camelopardalis - NGC 2146 is a barree spiral galaxy located about 70 million years ago - light from Earth in the constellation Giraffe (Camelopardalis). Image obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). NGC 2146 is classified as a barred spiral due to its shape, but the most distinctive feature is the dusty spiral arm that has looped in front of the galaxy's core as seen from our perspective. The forces required to pull this structure out of its natural shape and twist it up to 45 degrees are colossal. The most likely explanation is that a neighbouring galaxy is gravitationally perturbing it and distorting the orbits of many of NGC 2146's stars. It is probable that we are currently witnessing the end stages of a process which has been occurring for tens of millions of years. NCG 2146 is undergoing intense bouts of star formation, to such an extent that it is referred to as a starburst galaxy. This is a co

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Barree spiral galaxy NGC 7479 in Pegase - Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7479 in Pegasus - Image obtained by the Hubble space telescope (HST). Its distance is estimated to be about 105 million light years away. Image taken with the Hubble space telescope (HST)

Barree spiral galaxy NGC 7479 in Pegase - Barred spiral galaxy NGC 7479 in Pegasus - Image obtained by the Hubble space telescope (HST). Its distance is estimated to be about 105 million light years away. Image taken with the Hubble space telescope (HST)

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The planet Saturn observed with the Hubble space telescope in October 1998. Saturn is 120,000 km in diameter: The Planet Saturn seen by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1998 - Saturn seen from the Hubble Space Telescope in october 1998.

The planet Saturn observed with the Hubble space telescope in October 1998. Saturn is 120,000 km in diameter: The Planet Saturn seen by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1998 - Saturn seen from the Hubble Space Telescope in october 1998.

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Galaxy NGC 4651 (Arp 189) seen here by the Hubble space telescope (HST) (photo)

Galaxy NGC 4651 (Arp 189) seen here by the Hubble space telescope (HST) (photo)

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Star field in the constellation Sagittarius - Scattered stars in Sagittarius: Stars in Sagittarius seen by the space telescope Hubble. This colourful and star-studded view of the Milky Way galaxy was captured when the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope pointed its cameras towards the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). Blue stars can be seen scattered across the frame, set against a distant backdrop of red-hued cosmic companions. This blue litter most likely formed at the same time from the same collapsing molecular cloud. The colour of a star can reveal many of its secrets. Shades of red indicate a star much cooler than the Sun, so either at the end of its life, or much less massive. These low-mass stars are called red dwarfs and are thought to be the most common type of star within the Milky Way. Similarly, brilliant blue hues indicate hot, young, or massive stars, many times the mass of the Sun. A star's mass decides its fate; more massive stars burn brightly over a short lifesp

Star field in the constellation Sagittarius - Scattered stars in Sagittarius: Stars in Sagittarius seen by the space telescope Hubble. This colourful and star-studded view of the Milky Way galaxy was captured when the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope pointed its cameras towards the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). Blue stars can be seen scattered across the frame, set against a distant backdrop of red-hued cosmic companions. This blue litter most likely formed at the same time from the same collapsing molecular cloud. The colour of a star can reveal many of its secrets. Shades of red indicate a star much cooler than the Sun, so either at the end of its life, or much less massive. These low-mass stars are called red dwarfs and are thought to be the most common type of star within the Milky Way. Similarly, brilliant blue hues indicate hot, young, or massive stars, many times the mass of the Sun. A star's mass decides its fate; more massive stars burn brightly over a short lifesp

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