Astronomical Observatory captures image of Thor's Helmet Nebula, 15,000 light-years away, featuring a central red star in pre-supernova stage.

The Al Khatem Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi has captured an image of the "Thor's Helmet" Nebula, located 15,000 light-years from Earth. This nebula, primarily composed of hydrogen and oxygen, features a central red star that is 280,000 times brighter than the sun and is in the pre-supernova stage. Its distinctive helmet shape arises from stellar winds interacting with surrounding gases. The nebula is estimated to be between 80,000 to 240,000 years old.

September 15, 2024
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