Hubble has revealed the intricate details of the Boomerang Nebula, a near-absolute zero temperature nebula 5,000 light-years away, showcasing significant matter ejection over millennia. The Hubble Space Telescope has 'caught' the Boomerang Nebula in these spectacular images taken with the Advance
Stunning image of the Boomerang Nebula, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, utilizing its Advanced Camera for Surveys. Located about 5,000 light years away, this nebula is near-absolute zero temperature. Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team temperature nebula 5,000 light-years away, showcasing significant matter ejection over millennia.has “caught” the Boomerang Nebula in these spectacular images taken with the Advanced Camera for Surveys.
The nebula’s catchy name is derived from its symmetric structure as seen from ground-based telescopes. Hubble’s sharp view is able to resolve patterns and ripples in the nebula very close to the central star that are not visible from the ground. The Boomerang Nebula is about 5,000 light-years from Earth in the direction of the Southern constellation Centaurus. Measurements show the nebula has a temperature of only one degree Kelvin above absolute zero .Often touted for its unique and symmetric appearance, the Boomerang Nebula has garnered significant attention in the astronomical community and has become an iconic subject for telescopic studies.
One of the most intriguing characteristics of the Boomerang Nebula is its temperature. The nebula is chillingly cold, registering at just about one degree Kelvin above absolute zero, translating to nearly -460 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes it one of the coldest known regions in the universe, even colder than the background temperature of space.
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