The Heart Nebula pulses with stellar energy
The Heart Nebula, a glowing cosmic cloud, appears to pulse with vibrant emissions from energetic young stars, revealing the dynamic birth of stellar systems.
The Heart Nebula, a vast cosmic cloud 6,500 light-years away, appears to pulse with vibrant energy. This stellar nursery, spanning 200 light-years, glows red and pink from ionized hydrogen gas. Intense ultraviolet radiation from hot, young stars at its core, like the Alpha Association, illuminates and sculpts the nebula.