NASA has released a breathtaking image of 30 Doradus, a star-forming region known for its vibrant colors and dynamic structure. The composite image combines data from multiple sources, including the Chandra X-ray Observatory, Hubble Space Telescope, and Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array.
Located about 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy to the Milky Way, 30 Doradus is a densely populated star-forming region that scientists frequently study. The image reveals X-ray wind and gas in shades of purple and pink, resembling a bouquet or maple leaf.
The cloud-like structure is slightly off-center and tilted to the left, with red and orange streaks running through it. Bright white spots represent clusters of young stars, including one at the heart of 30 Doradus that contains the most massive stars ever discovered by astronomers.
The main purple and pink cloud is surrounded by glowing dots in green, white, orange, and red, while a lower right corner feature resembles a ring of smoke in purple. This stunning image provides a unique glimpse into the dynamic structure of 30 Doradus ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Source: https://jang.com.pk/en/31576-nasa-captures-stunning-bouquet-of-stars-ahead-of-valentines-day-news