Definition: A nebula is a formation in space which is constituted mostly of helium, dust, and other gases in various concentrations. The shape and size of a nebula varies, and as such there can be ...

A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a stunning and fashionable sight: the Sombrero Galaxy, named for its resemblance to the traditional Mexican hat. With its wide, flat shape ...

The Eagle Nebula is a beautiful cloud of gas and dust in space, where new stars are born. NASA has captured some stunning and ...

As a result, the nebula appears to stay exactly the same shape. But in reality, it would have morphed over time, just like the jet. Related: 25 gorgeous nebula photos that capture the beauty of ...

The nebula's iconic blue hue comes from the light of star Rigel, whose intense radiation and stellar winds interact with the ...

NGC 1499, known as the "California Nebula" due to its resemblance to the shape of California, is a luminous nebula emitting light in various wavelengths. It stretches about 100 light-years (1 ...

The Heart Nebula, officially called IC 1805, is a cloud of gas and dust located about 7,500 light-years away in the ...

Abstract: Interaction with the interstellar medium (ISM) cannot be ignored in understanding planetary nebula (PN) evolution and shaping. In an effort to understand the range of shapes observed in the ...