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EDGE
of the universe
No sooner have we left earth, we reach the
infinite realms of zillions of stars…
But, before we proceed, here’s a little fact or
rather a question… how do stars die?
How does a star die?
star cluster.
The familiar eyeball shape of “The Helix Nebula” shows only two dimensions
of this complex celestial body. But new observations suggest it may actually
be composed of two gaseous disks nearly perpendicular to each other.
“The Cat's Eye Nebula” contains some of the most complex gas formations
astronomers have ever seen, including concentric shells, high-speed jets, and
unusual shock-induced knots. Some scientists think the nebula's intricate
structures suggest it is a double-star system.
“The horsehead nebula” ……… it’s easy to see how it got its name…
7000 light years from home
And the journey feels safe, what with such a beautiful display of
colors and artistic talents... but the
Universe is not just this, the distance we have
Travelled is just a tiny speck in its vastness, and we’re about to find
its proof...
What we are now witnessing is a a rare celestial phenomenon called a
supernova. Brace yourself for it is literally the explosion of most of the
material in a star, resulting in an extremely bright, short-lived object
that emits vast amounts of energy.
Located 163,000 light-
years away in the Large
Magellanic Cloud, the
remnants of Supernova
1987 resemble a one-
light-year-wide pearl
necklace.