Fierce Tarantula Nebula: NASA's Hubble Telescope Snaps Stunning Image, Goes Viral

NASA frequently shares a variety of space-related posts, which never fail to pique the interest of many people. The space agency recently uploaded an image of the Tarantula Nebula that has left people shocked.

When was this photograph acquired?

This photograph was acquired during a comprehensive survey known as ULLYSES | Image: Instagram

This photograph was acquired during a comprehensive survey known as ULLYSES. The "Hubble telescope was able to obtain stellar data in ultraviolet light which can only be viewed from space to help astronomers in their research for decades to come."

What is a Fierce Tarantula Nebula?

NASA released the image and explained that this scan looked at two types of stars. First, "the super-hot huge, blue stars are a million times brighter than the Sun and have a ferocious glare in ultraviolet light that Hubble can easily detect. These stars produce tremendous winds, which drive galaxy evolution. ULLYSES sought blue stars in neighboring galaxies as they were common in the early universe.?"

They also stated that "the young stars less massive than our Sun, in their formative years, unleashed high energy radiation and blasts of ultraviolet light and X-rays."

Since they are still growing, they continue to collect materials from their environment. The survey details how they achieve their mass and how much energy is released into the surrounding environment. These data are simply a stepping stone to comprehending the universe's initial stars and their impact on galaxy evolution.?

How did the internet react?

The post was shared two days ago. It has received around six lakh views since its initial posting. The post also attracted numerous comments. Many individuals were astonished when they saw the image.

One person wrote, "This is what I think of when I hear fierce." A second person commented, "Very fascinating. "Thank you." "The universe is so fascinating," wrote a third. A fourth said, "Incredible." Thank you to Hubble and NASA." Check out the post here.

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