For the first time, astronomers have directly observed the rapid transformation of a dying star over 130 years. The 'spirograph' Planetary Nebula IC418's green light has intensified 2.5 times since ...

Space is bejeweled with the stunning IC 418, a planetary nebula with purple and orange coloring enveloping a bright white core. The nebula lies close to 2,000 light-years from Earth on the way to the ...

The Red Spider Nebula: Huge waves are sculpted in this two-lobed nebula some 3000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The Spirograph Nebula: Glowing like a multi-faceted jewel, the ...

Take a look at some of these amazing clicks! Hourglass Nebula: This image of MyCn18, a young planetary nebula 8,000 light-years away, was captured by Hubble’s WFPC2. Spirograph Nebula: This image ...

With ten years in space (and counting), the Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2 has returned a treasure-trove of great images. Although many of these have been burned into our consciences, others have ...