Photo: NASA's Hubble spies superbubble scene

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a sprawling cosmic vista in the Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, the largest of the small galaxies that orbit our Milky Way galaxy. At just 160,000 light-years away, the LMC offers a close look at highly active star-forming sites like the one in this image. This photogenic nebula, named LHA 120-N44, or N44,

The top 3

  1. Hubble's Top 3 Iconic Discoveries & Images: The Hubble Space Telescope has delivered breathtaking images and pivotal scientific insights, revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos.
  2. Cosmic Superbubbles: Scale & Impact: Superbubbles are vast cavities in space, hundreds to thousands of light-years across, formed by the combined energy of stellar winds and multiple supernova explosions.
  3. Next-Gen Space Telescopes: Beyond Hubble: While Hubble continues to operate, new and planned space telescopes are pushing the boundaries of observation with advanced capabilities and different scientific objectives.

Sources

Open the full topic