The space agency NASA regularly captures breathtaking images of the universe, captivating space enthusiasts worldwide. Their Instagram account serves as a valuable resource for those interested in educational videos and fascinating images showcasing Earth and space. Recently, NASA shared a stunning picture of the "Necklace Nebula", a celestial marvel formed by two Sun-like stars in close orbit. Captioned as "Woven from the stardust of nebulae: A cosmic necklace," the image illustrates the formation of the Necklace Nebula. An ageing star grew to the point that it joined with its partner star some 10,000 years ago. This close orbit of the pair resulted in the creation of a nebula, with bright knots of gas resembling diamonds on a necklace. The Necklace Nebula, also known as PN G054.203.4, is located a vast 15,000 light years away.
In the picture, the central part exhibits a green core encircled by a ring of shining gas clumps, surrounded by a cloud of gas. The background is set against a dark canvas adorned with various stars of different sizes. Additionally, small red gas clouds can be observed at the top left and bottom right corners of the image. Upon sharing the image, it quickly gained immense popularity, garnering 799,929 likes and hundreds of comments. Internet users expressed their awe and wonder in the comments section. One individual pondered the vastness of the universe and questioned the possibility of life beyond our planet. Another simply exclaimed, "WOW. It's magnificent jewellery", while others thought the picture was stunning and fascinating.
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