NASA and ESA share a breathtaking Hubble image of the Tarantula Nebula’s outer edge

Jan 27, 2025

NASA and ESA share a colorful Hubble image of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

NASA and ESA share a breathtaking Hubble image of the Tarantula Nebula’s outer edge

: NASA and ESA released a stunning Hubble image of the Tarantula Nebula's edge in the Large Magellanic Cloud. This region, known as 30 Doradus, hosts some of the largest stars, about 200 times the mass of the sun. The photos initially captured in grayscale are turned into a composite color image by using various filters. These images represent not only visible light but also ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths.

NASA and ESA unveiled a Hubble Space Telescope photo showcasing the edge of the Tarantula Nebula, located within the Large Magellanic Cloud. This nebula is the largest and most prolific star-forming area in the local universe, containing stars with masses roughly 200 times that of the sun.

The Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby dwarf galaxy about 10-20% the mass of the Milky Way, hosts this remarkable nebula named 30 Doradus. Hubble's eye on the nebula's outskirts reveals vibrant layers of gas and stars, providing a colorful spectacle for observers.

Initially, Hubble's images are captured in grayscale, requiring scientists to create a composite color image. By utilizing different color filters and assigning colors to specific wavelengths, stunning images depicting visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light are crafted.