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Image Description: A high-resolution image of the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), a vibrant red and pink emission nebula located in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way. The nebula’s glowing hydrogen gas and dark dust lanes form a shape resembling a cosmic heart, surrounded by a field of distant stars. The bright central region is powered by a young star cluster, contributing to the nebula’s stunning illumination.

Hearts for everyone! Love is in the air from the Heart Nebula! 💗 #ValentinesDay

Image Credit: Adam Jensen

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• Galaxy Name: Hoag’s Object • Galaxy Type: Ring galaxy • Constellation: Serpens • Distance: ~600 million light-years • Age: ~13 billion years • Stars: Estimated billions • Apparent Magnitude: 16.0 • Radius: ~120,000 light-years • Discovery: 1950 by Arthur Hoag #DidYouKnow: Ring galaxies are relatively rare, constituting about 1 in 10,000 of all observed galaxies. According to NASA, it’s possible that the blue ring of stars may be the shredded remains of a galaxy that passed nearby. Some astronomers estimate that the encounter occurred about 2 to 3 billion years ago. Image Description: A rare ring galaxy featuring a nearly perfect outer ring of young, bright blue stars surrounding a yellowish, densely packed core. The dark void between the core and the ring enhances its distinct appearance. The image captures the galaxy against a backdrop of faint stars and distant galaxies, highlighting its symmetry and uniqueness. Media Credit: NASA/ESA, Processing: Benoit Blanco. Transparency: For educational use only. This account is not affiliated with the aforementioned creditor(s), nor does this imply endorsement from either entity.

One of the Universe’s prettiest mysteries — Hoag’s Object, a ring galaxy around 600 million light-years away in the constellation Serpens.

Image Credit: NASA/ESA, Processing: Benoit Blanco

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Image Context: ISS038-E-020234 (24 Dec. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, participates in the second of two spacewalks, spread over a four-day period, which were designed to allow the crew to change out a faulty water pump on the exterior of the Earth orbiting International Space Station. He was joined on both spacewalks by NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio, whose image shows up in Hopkins' helmet visor. Source: https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/amf-iss038e020234/

🔭🚀⭐️ Wishing all of you a Happy 2025 filled with love, peace, and prosperity!

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• Name: NGC 6946 (aka the Fireworks Galaxy) • Type: Intermediate spiral galaxy • Constellation: Cepheus/Cygnus border • Distance: ~25 million light-years • Discovery: 1798 by William Herschel Image Description: The image displays the galaxy in a field of scattered background stars. The overall color palette is dominated by shades of purple and blue, with hints of pink and yellow from the stars. Media Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/MSSL/R.Soria et al, Optical: AURA/Gemini OBs. Transparency: For educational use only. This account is not affiliated with the aforementioned creditor(s), nor does this imply endorsement from either entity.

Ringing in the eve of the New Year with NGC 6946 (aka the Fireworks Galaxy), an intermediate spiral galaxy around 25 million light-years away, bordering the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus.

Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/MSSL/R.Soria et al, Optical: AURA/Gemini OBs

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Planet Name: Neptune Galaxy: Milky Way Distance: ~2.7948 billion miles OR 4.4978 billion km Age: ~4.5 billion years old Diameter: 30,598.8 miles OR 49,244 km Volume: 6,254 x 1010 cubic kilometers— nearly 58x the volume of Earth Average Temperature: -330°F (-200°C) Image Description: A vibrant, pinkish-purple planet with a ring system is seen against a dark, starry background. The planet's rings appear multi-layered and slightly translucent. Media Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI. Transparency: For educational use only. This account is not affiliated with the aforementioned creditor(s), nor does this imply endorsement from either entity.

🪩 Name something prettier… Neptune won’t wait.

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI

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It’s my pleasure! We must give credit where it’s due and support the work of talented individuals who give us a glimpse of the beauty in the world and the universe. 💫

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