Jan 2, 2025, 03:19 PM IST

8 colourful images of space shared by NASA

Pravrajya Suruchi

Crab Nebula Composite: A detailed image combining X-rays from the Chandra Observatory and optical data from the Hubble Space Telescope, highlighting the remnants of a supernova explosion. 

Cat's Paw Nebula: An infrared image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, displaying large, round features resembling a cat's paw. 

Cassiopeia A Supernova Remnant: An image from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory showing the location of different elements in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant. 

Pillars of Creation: A composite image from the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam and MIRI instruments, capturing the iconic star-forming region in unprecedented detail. 

SMACS 0723 Deep Field: The deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date, captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, revealing thousands of galaxies in a single frame. 

Colorful Spiral Galaxy: A vibrant image of a spiral galaxy in outer space, showcasing the intricate structure and colors of the galaxy.

Colorful Nebula: An image displaying a nebula with a range of colors, highlighting the beauty and complexity of these interstellar clouds.

Aurora Borealis from ISS: A stunning photograph taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, capturing the vivid northern lights from space. 

Source: NASA