Most cosmic dust exhibits random atomic structures, and appears like soot. Thanks to NGC 6302’s extreme stellar energy, the ...

At first glance, the Butterfly Nebula looks like a glowing insect pinned against the backdrop of space. Officially known as ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered new details in the Butterfly Nebula, offering clues to how rocky planets like Earth are formed.

Planetary nebulae are created by Sun-like stars that are in the throes of death. As demonstrated in this incredible image, which is to scale, death and destruction in the cosmos can be rather ...

James Webb has revealed that the Butterfly Nebula hides a complex mix of gemstone-like crystals, fiery dust, and unexpected carbon molecules. The discovery may rewrite how we understand the chemistry ...

Star Gazers host Trace Dominguez breaks down the 5 different types of nebulae.

A new photo reveals the intricate form of Messier 17, a star-forming nebula with many names.