#DustLane

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

Stunning image of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. Its prominent dust lane and bright halo of stars and globular clusters create its iconic "sombrero" shape. The galaxy's center is thought to harbor a supermassive black hole. 50 million-year-old light from this galaxy is visible even with a small telescope.

Astronomy Picture from 15/07/2013

The Sombrero Galaxy from Hale

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130715.html

#SombreroGalaxy #M104 #SpiralGalaxy #Space #Astronomy #Astrophysics #BlackHole #VirgoConstellation #Galaxy #Cosmology #DeepSpace #HaleTelescope #GlobularClusters #DustLane

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Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

A breathtaking close-up of a portion of the Carina Nebula, showcasing vibrant red (hydrogen) and blue (oxygen) emissions. Dramatic dark dust lanes and intricate structures sculpted by stellar winds and radiation are clearly visible. This nebula, spanning 200 light-years and located 7,500 light-years away, is a stellar nursery where massive stars are born and die. A prominent V-shaped dust lane is a defining feature.

Astronomy Picture from 15/08/2017

Stars, Gas, and Dust Battle in the Carina Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170815.html

#CarinaNebula #Space #Astrophotography #Nebula #Stars #Astronomy #Cosmology #DeepSpace #StarBirth #Hydrogen #Oxygen #DustLane #CosmicChaos