NASA's Top 6 Stunning Nebula Photos

2nd April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Carina Nebula (2023)

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2: Tarantula Nebula (2022)

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3: Southern Ring Nebula (2022)

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4: Eagle Nebula "Pillars of Creation" (2022)

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5: Butterfly Nebula (2020)

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6: Veil Nebula (2016)

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[{"selector":"#anim-8fe8361a-b296-49cb-b1b9-f01841ab65cf [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-22.883586795235363%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8112d96c-cda9-4647-8cd1-c273ece9fff0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4c676066-84b4-4064-bf6f-47d442b41902","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] From star nurseries to stellar graveyards, nebulas showcase the universe's dynamic beauty, thanks to NASA's eyes in the sky. Learn more