Hubble's image shows NGC 3201, a globular cluster of stars discovered in 1826 by James Dunlop, noted for its size and irregular centre. This Hubble image shows RS Puppis, a Cepheid variable star that ...
Astronomers believe that the Cone Nebula is an incubator for developing stars. Over time, the densest regions of the nebula will remain, and stars and planets may form there.
Space can be a wondrous place, and we've got the pictures to prove it ... In this case, from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA astronaut Don Petit, well known for his stunning ...