At first glance, the Butterfly Nebula looks like a glowing insect pinned against the backdrop of space. Officially known as NGC 6302, it sits about 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning image of the “Butterfly Nebula,” so named for its unique “winged” shape. NOIRLab ...

Scientists have uncovered the hidden core of one of our galaxy’s most spectacular phenomena, giving scientists a rare chance to see what may one day happen to our own sun. The James Webb Space ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI A huge bipolar outflow of gas and dust, grown from the tumultuous ...

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.The National Science Foundation's NoirLab released the picture Wednesday.Related video above: The dark ...

Aug. 28 (UPI) --The James Webb Space Telescope has helped researchers learn new information about how the Earth may have been formed as it gives a deeper look into the Butterfly Nebula. The telescope ...

Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula is 2,500 to 3,800 light-years away Snapped last month by the Gemini South telescope, the aptly named Butterfly Nebula ...