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The constellation of Gemini isn’t just home to the celestial twins – it also hosts some truly dazzling sights captured by
@hubbleesa. Swipe through for a tour of supernovae, nebulae and star nurseries lighting up this patch of sky:
1. LEDA 22057 – 650 million light-years away, this spiral galaxy recently hosted a Type Ia supernova (SN 2024PI), a brilliant explosion marking the death of a white dwarf in a binary system.
2. NGC 2371/2 – This dramatic planetary nebula confused astronomers at first glance. Its twin-lobed structure, jets and glowing gas are the leftovers of a dying star shedding its outer layers.
3. AFGL 5180 – A stellar nursery bursting with action! In this dusty region, a massive star is forming, carving glowing cavities with powerful jets. A glimpse into how stars – and maybe even Solar Systems – are born.
4. J 900 – Discovered over a century ago, this petite but bright planetary nebula appears to have a bipolar structure, wit...