An awe-inspiring image from NASA/ESA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals the heart of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy near our Milky Way. This section of the Tarantula Nebula, one of the most active star-forming regions in the local universe, showcases serene blue gas and vibrant multicolored stars. Dust patches scatter red light, making stars appear redder than they actually are. The image combines ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light to highlight cosmic dust’s role in star formation. Researchers use these observations to better understand how dust contributes to new stars and planetary development across galaxies.
Source: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/hubble-studies-the-tarantula-nebulas-outskirts