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7 captivating images of star factories shared by NASA

7 captivating images of star factories shared by NASA

7 captivating images of star factories shared by NASA Star factory: The star-forming nebula W51 is one of the largest "star factories" in the Milky Way galaxy. Interstellar dust blocks the visible light emitted by the region, but it is revealed in this image by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope which captures infrared light that can penetrate dust clouds. ...
7 mesmerizing images of supermassive black holes shared by NASA

7 mesmerizing images of supermassive black holes shared by NASA

7 mesmerizing images of supermassive black holes shared by NASA The 'Hidden' monster: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured this view of Galaxy NGC 1068. NuSTAR's high-energy X-rays eyes were able to obtain the best view yet into the hidden lair of the galaxy's central, supermassive black hole. ...
7 mysterious animals that glow in the dark

7 mysterious animals that glow in the dark

7 mysterious animals that glow in the dark Lanternfish: These small deep-sea fish have light-producing organs called photophores on their bodies, which they use for communication, camouflage, and attracting prey. ...