planetary nebula
Latest about planetary nebula

Ant Nebula Blasts Lasers, Suggesting Hidden Double-Star System
By Samantha Mathewson published
Unusual laser emissions beaming from the Ant Nebula suggest that it is home to a hidden double-star system and that one of the companion stars is nearing the end of its life, new research shows.

What Will the Sun Look Like After It Dies?
By Mindy Weisberger published
When our sun finally goes out, what will it look like?

Messier's List: Hubble Telescope's Stunning Views of Deep-Sky Objects
By Christine Lunsford published
The Hubble Space Telescope has snapped views of 93 deep-sky objects from French astronomer Charles Messier's famous list. Here are some of the most spectacular.

Glowing Nebula Decorates Space in Hubble Image
By Christine Lunsford published
A splendid nebula decorates the cosmos 2,000 light-years from Earth.

'Rotten Egg' Nebula Hosts Flashy Star Death (Photo)
By Sarah Lewin published
A star's demise shines in stunning detail in an image released by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Dead Star's Corpse Twirls in Eerie Cosmic Graveyard
By Sarah Lewin published
The wispy tendrils of a long-dead star curl around a dense sphere of extraordinary power in a spooky view of the Crab Nebula.

Dying Sun-like Star Throws Off Gas Cloud in New Photo
By Elizabeth Howell published
A sun-like star's death comes into sharp view in a new picture from the Hubble Space Telescope.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!



