Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

This image set showcases three views of the Butterfly Nebula, featuring an optical and near-infrared view from Hubble (left and middle) and the latest Webb/ALMA image. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

At first glance, the Butterfly Nebula looks like a glowing insect pinned against the backdrop of space. Officially known as NGC 6302, it sits about 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius ...

Scientists say the James Webb Space Telescope has captured an unprecedented look inside a butterfly nebula, revealing matter around a dying star. The international space community, consisting of NASA, ...

The nebula is a star-forming region located about 5,000 light-years from Earth. Hubble first imaged this cosmic phenomenon in 1997 and revisited it with an improved camera. The new image helps ...

Last night, a group of amateur naturalists and I got lucky with a clear night. The fire haze had dissipated, and the stars burned brightly for the first time in over a week. We used my telescope to ...

The complicated structure at the centre of the Butterfly Nebula, NGC 6302. There is a bright source at the centre that is surrounded by greenish nebulosity and several looping lines in cream, orange ...