NASA highlights the idyllic, lonely space oasis of 'Necklace Nebula' stars
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May 01 2021 at 5:48 PM GMT
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- This cluster of stellar bodies may be formally known as the "Necklace Nebula," but to me it just looks like a peaceful, lush oasis hanging out in deep space.
- Image: ESA/Hubble & NASA, K Noll Look at that.
- Gorgeous, right' This "diamond necklace of cosmic proportions," as NASA describes it, is situated about 15,000 light-years from Earth, and it makes up a part of the Sagitta Constellation.
- The Necklace Nebula was "born" about 10,000 years ago when the larger of two suns in a tight orbit expanded and engulfed its stellar sibling.
- But the smaller star continued its orbit, which in turn caused the larger star to rotate more quickly.
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- Published May 1, 2021 5:48 PM GMT