#tarantulanebula

[itsfullofstars]

A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb by James Webb Space Telescope What’s that caught in our Webb? A giant space tarantula! Take a moment to stare into thousands of never-before-seen young stars in the Tarantula Nebula. The James Webb Space Telescope reveals details of the structure and composition of the nebula, as well as dozens of background galaxies. Stellar nursery 30 Doradus gets its nickname of the Tarantula Nebula from its long, dusty filaments. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, it’s the largest and brightest star-forming region near our own galaxy, plus home to the hottest, most massive stars known. The center of this image, taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera instrument (NIRCam), has been hollowed out by the radiation from young, massive stars (seen in sparkling pale blue). Only the densest surrounding areas of the nebula resist erosion, forming the pillars that appear to point back towards the cluster of stars in the center. The pillars are home to still-forming stars, which will eventually leave their dusty cocoons and help shape the nebula. Why is this nebula interesting to astronomers? Unlike in our Milky Way, the Tarantula Nebula is producing new stars at a furious rate. Though close to us, it is similar to the gigantic star-forming regions from when the universe was only a few billion years old, and star formation was at its peak — a period known as “cosmic noon.” Since the Tarantula is close to us, it is easy to study in detail to help us learn more about the universe’s past. Read more: www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/a-cosmic-tarantula-caug... Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team Image description: A space image captured by the Webb telescope. Fluffy tan-colored nebula clouds, with rust-colored highlights, surround a black central area. Within that area, the focal point of the image is one large yellow star with eight long thin points. To the right of this star is a bright star cluster in an oval shape. The stars within the cluster look like tiny pale blue sparkles. The cluster is more densely packed at its core and scatters outward. Towards the bottom of the image, multiple arms appear to spiral out of a cloudy tan knob, resembling a spider or a squid structure. Other blue and yellow eight-pointed stars, as well as distant galaxies, are dotted throughout the image. https://flic.kr/p/2nJZVwp

[wonders-of-the-cosmos]

Hubble's Bubbles in the Tarantula Nebula

image credit: NASA/JPL

[johnnyblaze2k]

James Webb Telescope was able to spot a Tarantula Nebula in all its glory. #EtsyShare #Etsyshop #CanvasArt #CanvasWallArt #TarantulaNebula #JWT #Homedecor #Nasa https://www.etsy.com/listing/1288780322/forever-obsession-canvas-print-wall-art https://www.instagram.com/p/CiYcyicp9YM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kuiperkat]

From @nasa, and just in time for spooky season: What’s that caught in our #Webb? A giant space tarantula! 🕸 Take a moment to stare into thousands of never-before-seen young stars in the #TarantulaNebula. @nasawebb reveals details of the structure and composition of the nebula, as well as dozens of background galaxies. Stellar nursery 30 Doradus gets its nickname of the #TarantulaNebula from its long, dusty filaments. Located in the #LargeMagellanicCloud galaxy, it’s the largest and brightest star-forming region near our own galaxy, plus home to the hottest, most massive stars known. The center of this image, taken by #JWST’s Near-Infrared Camera instrument (NIRCam), has been hollowed out by the radiation from young, massive stars (seen in sparkling pale blue). Only the densest surrounding areas of the nebula resist erosion, forming the pillars that appear to point back towards the cluster of stars in the center. The pillars are home to still-forming stars, which will eventually leave their dusty cocoons and help shape the nebula. Why is this nebula interesting to astronomers? Unlike in our Milky Way, the Tarantula Nebula is producing new stars at a furious rate. Though close to us, it is similar to the gigantic star-forming regions from when the universe was only a few billion years old, and star formation was at its peak — a period known as “cosmic noon.” Since the Tarantula is close to us, it is easy to study in detail to help us learn more about the universe’s past. Read more: https://go.nasa.gov/3QiSi1e Credits: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team https://www.instagram.com/p/CiK2Vb4uKrB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lucasciences]

Magellanic Clouds. The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds (LMC and SMC) (top) are two dwarf galaxies 🌌 that revolve around the Milky Way. . Named after the legendary Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, whose expedition (bottom right) was the first to circumnavigate around the globe, these two dwarf galaxies are indeed a treasure trove for astronomers. . The LMC, for example, contains many super giant stars ⭐️, globular clusters ✨, and nebulas - such as the Tarantula Nebula (bottom left) that are the nurseries for new stars. . Credit: ESO/JColosimo / public domain, ESO/RFosbury / CC BY 4.0 and Ortelius / public domain. . #universe #space #galaxies #stars #dwarfgalaxy #magellanicclouds #telescopes #portuguese #explorers #tarantulanebula #aroundtheworld #milkywaygalaxy #andromedagalaxy #localgroup #nebulas #ferdinandmagellan #circumnavigation https://www.instagram.com/p/B2aMGqUhTGq/?igshid=1qq25gmrc9sqn

[startorialist]

I shared these photos on our Twitter & Instagram yesterday, and I’m sharing them here with the full story as an in-under-the-wire Sunday-not-selfie-but-very-self-indulgent.

I wasn’t sure I could go to the march considering the unpredictable schedule and disposition of eight-week-old Star Baby, but I didn’t want to go alone, either. I wasn’t going to make a poster, until I realized the morning of that I had rainbow holographic poster letters and a basement full of cardboard, including some already spray painted (from this project). I was hoping to join up with the Women in Natural Science group from @amnhnyc, but we ended up getting to Grand Central Terminal way after they were scheduled to march. Nevertheless, I decided my signs would represent science - not necessarily the most pressing cause considering the violence and oppression faced by women (especially women of color, LGBTQIA women, and disabled women, for example) for their inherent identity, not just their profession, but still, science is something I can contribute.

“Science is Real” was inspired by They Might Be Giants, and apparently isn’t taken as a given by the people now in charge of our country despite it crucial importance for climate change, vaccinations, energy, education, and more. “Scientists Grab Back” is a nod to #astroSH, or the more visible discussion of harassment in the astronomy research community lead by some of my brave colleagues. Both sides of the sign garnered positive responses, even though I wasn’t as clever as fellow astronomer Dr. Aki Roberge who marched in DC!

And since this is a fashion blog, I’m wearing the Tarantula nebula scarf from @theslowfactory-blog and #ThatOtherShirt aka STEM: Women are all over It shirt, and a North Face galaxy jacket.

Thanks to my husband for taking the photos, Star Baby for sleeping soundly, and you, dear readers for listening to my story, I hope you all have a chance to make your own and share it with the Universe.

–Emily

[optimysticals]

Wear a beautiful interstellar cloud of dust & gas & stars! See our selection of nebulae here: http://ow.ly/gSFa308i2rN #carinanebula #orionnebula #horseheadnebula #soulnebula #tarantulanebula #Trifidnebula #astronomy #nebula #nebulae #STEM #space #nasa #geekjewelry #geekbounding #handmadejewelry #pdx #shopsmall #shoplocal (at Optimystical Studios)

[von-hauerland]

Intergalactic relic sculpture

Inspired by...

#lawd37 #horsenebula #falcon9 #jaxa #spacex #esa #artemis #tarantulanebula #ChineseSpyBalloon #buzzaldrin #apollo #raptor #orion #pillarsofcreation #AmazonasNexus #greencomet

[astrogirlau]

🕷 Get your spider senses tingling 🕷 The Tarantula Nebula 🗓 6.08.2021 🌓 7% moon 🕰 2hr 10m x 300sec subs, 100gain. 🔭 Skywatcher F5 750mm Newt. 📷 ASI533 🕶 Optolong L-enhance 💻 APT, Phd2, Pixinsight, Stellarium, Sharpcap & Photoshop. Darks & Flats After almost two weeks of trying to image this I finally managed to get some useful data. It's position in the sky at the moment made my mount mad and she kept chucking hissy fits, refusing to track it!! Drama Queen👸much... #deepskyphotography #universetoday #outerspace #stars #deepskyobject #spaceart #astrophotography #deepsky #spacegirl #nightskyphotography #nightskyporn #apod #aapod2 #skywatcheraustralia #astroworld #cosmos #longexposure #asi533 #nebula #astromaniacmag #telescopes #backyardastronomy #astrobin #astronomy #astrochick #astromaniacmag #tarantulanebula (at Astrogirl.au - Backyard Observatory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSN4-K0Bc4f/?utm_medium=tumblr

[itsfullofstars]

A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb by James Webb Space Telescope What’s that caught in our Webb? A giant space tarantula! Take a moment to stare into thousands of never-before-seen young stars in the Tarantula Nebula. The James Webb Space Telescope reveals details of the structure and composition of the nebula, as well as dozens of background galaxies. Stellar nursery 30 Doradus gets its nickname of the Tarantula Nebula from its long, dusty filaments. Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, it’s the largest and brightest star-forming region near our own galaxy, plus home to the hottest, most massive stars known. At the longer wavelengths of light captured by its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), Webb focuses on the area surrounding the central star cluster and unveils a very different view of the Tarantula Nebula. In this light, the young hot stars of the cluster fade in brilliance, and glowing gas and dust come forward. Abundant hydrocarbons light up the surfaces of the dust clouds, shown in blue and purple. Why is this nebula interesting to astronomers? Unlike in our Milky Way, the Tarantula Nebula is producing new stars at a furious rate. Though close to us, it is similar to the gigantic star-forming regions from when the universe was only a few billion years old, and star formation was at its peak — a period known as “cosmic noon.” Since the Tarantula is close to us, it is easy to study in detail to help us learn more about the universe’s past. Read more: www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/a-cosmic-tarantula-caug... Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO Production Team Image description: A space image captured by the Webb telescope. Wispy pale pink and yellow nebula clouds are highlighted with purple, ghostly pink, and glowing electric blue streaks. These clouds surround a large black cavity. A few small blue stars are sprinkled at the right edge of the cavity and in the cloud. A large clump of blue dust floats amid the small blue stars. There are a few occasional bright pink spots and larger, brighter white stars. One large blue star stands out at the top of the cavity, featuring short blue spikes and snowflake-like arms. A couple other stars in the cloud also appear like tiny snowflakes instead of points of light. https://flic.kr/p/2nJTMT9

[wonders-of-the-cosmos]

The Tarantula Nebula

Image Credit: Robert Gendler, Roberto Colombari 

[rjbailey]

Tarantula Nebula: A Drama of Star Formation and Evolution by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Via Flickr: The 2002 Chandra image of the Tarantula Nebula gives scientists a close-up view of the drama of star formation and evolution. The Tarantula, also known as 30 Doradus, is in one of the most active star-forming regions in our Local Group of galaxies. Massive stars are producing intense radiation and searing winds of multimillion-degree gas that carve out gigantic super-bubbles in the surrounding gas. Other massive stars have raced through their evolution and exploded catastrophically as supernovas, leaving behind pulsars and expanding remnants that trigger the collapse of giant clouds of dust and gas to form new generations of stars. 30 Doradus is located about 160,000 light years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way Galaxy. It allows astronomers to study the details of starbursts - episodes of extremely prolific star formation that play an important role in the evolution of galaxies. At least 11 extremely massive stars with ages of about 2 million years are detected in the bright star cluster in the center of the primary image (left panel). This crowded region contains many more stars whose X-ray emission is unresolved. The brightest source in this region known as Melnick 34, a 130 solar-mass star located slightly to the lower left of center. On the lower right of this panel is the supernova remnant N157B, with its central pulsar. Image credit: NASA/CXC/Penn State/L.Townsley et al. #NASA #MarshallSpaceFlightCenter #MSFC #Marshall #chandraxrayobservatory #ChandraXRay #cxo #chandra #astronomy #space #astrophysics #nasamarshallspaceflightcenter #solarsystemandbeyond #TarantulaNebula #nebula Read more More about the Chandra X-ray Observatory NASA Media Usage Guidelines

[supanova2378]

#tarantulanebula

[astropartigirl]

#Cassini captured the #tarantulanebula on Aug 22, 2017, and it's gorgeous! played with the exposure levels and contrast to make it more visible. Nothing cooler than a spacecraft ~1.5 billion km away snapping a shot of something familiar in our skies 💖

[in-this-galaxy-blog]

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[viralnetics]

The Tarantula Nebula, 1,000 light-years across. Via ESO Astronomy. Natural art. #space #viralnetics #art #tarantulanebula http://fat.ly/1qexp [ Instagram ]