Dying red giant star ejected gases forming expanding shell - M76
Hubble Space Telescope captured image of Little Dumbbell Nebula
Hubble Space Telescope launched on April 24, 1990
Little Dumbbell Nebula located in Perseus constellation, approximately 3,400 light-years away
Over 44,000 scientific papers published based on Hubble observations
Primary star collapsing to form white dwarf at 250,000 degrees Fahrenheit (24x Sun's surface temperature)
In a fascinating celestial discovery, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the Little Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Messier 76 or M76. The portrait marks the 34th anniversary of the launch of NASA's iconic space observatory on April 24. The nebula, located approximately 3,400 light-years away in the Perseus constellation, is an expanding shell of gases ejected from a dying red giant star. The primary star within M76 is collapsing to form a white dwarf, one of the hottest stellar remnants known at 250,000 degrees Fahrenheit (24 times our Sun's surface temperature).
The Hubble Space Telescope has been in operation for over three decades and has made significant contributions to astronomical research. Since its launch, more than 44,000 scientific papers have been published based on observations made by the telescope. The Little Dumbbell Nebula is a prime example of the captivating images and valuable data that Hubble continues to provide, shedding light on the mysteries of our universe.
Astronomers believe the red giant swallowed its companion, and studying the ring could provide ‘forensic evidence’ of this cosmic cannibalism act.
The white dwarf at the center of the nebula has a blazing temperature of 250,000 degrees Fahrenheit (138,871 degrees Celsius) and is one of the hottest known white dwarf stars.
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]The Hubble Space Telescope captured a new image of the Little Dumbbell Nebula, a cosmic dumbbell-shaped planetary nebula located 3,400 light-years away in the Perseus constellation.[
The nebula is an expanding shell of gases kicked out by a dying red giant star.
The red giant star released a ring of gas and dust before collapsing, which was likely shaped by a companion star.
Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 34th anniversary on April 24.
The Little Dumbbell Nebula is classified as a planetary nebula which consists of an expanding shell of glowing gases ejected from a dying red giant star.
The Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 34th anniversary on April 24.
M76 is classified as a planetary nebula which consists of an expanding shell of glowing gases ejected from a dying red giant star.
The primary star in M76 is collapsing to form a white dwarf, one of the hottest stellar remnants known at 250,000 degrees Fahrenheit (24 times our Sun’s surface temperature).
Two lobes of hot gas are escaping from the top and bottom of M76’s ‘belt’, being propelled by a hurricane-like outflow of material from the dying star at two million miles per hour.
Since its launch, over 44,000 science papers have been published based on Hubble observations.
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Astronomers believe the red giant swallowed its companion, and studying the ring could provide ‘forensic evidence’ of this cosmic cannibalism act.
