Share this with the Leo in your life ♌️ The constellation Leo is home to some of the most fascinating sights in the sky. From galaxies forming stars to dying stars wrapped in dust, swipe through to discover what makes this patch of space so special: 1. NGC 3627 – This spiral galaxy, located 36 million light-years away and captured by esawebb, is part of the PHANGS programme. Scientists use it to study how stars form, evolve, and shape their host galaxies. The image reveals stunning details of dust, gas, and stellar activity. 2. CW Leonis – A carbon-rich star nearing the end of its life, cloaked in thick clouds of dust. hubbleesa captured beams of light streaming through gaps in this dusty shell. These beams have changed brightness over just 15 years — offering rare insight into how stars evolve in their final stages. 3. Leo P – A small star-forming galaxy around 5 million light-years away. It has gone through three phases of star formation: an early burst, a long pause, and a recen...