30 Doradus: A Massive Star-Forming Region

30 Doradus: A Massive Star-Forming Region


Jun 11, 2018

This animation of the active star-forming region 30 Doradus showcases Hubble's entire wavelength range, from ultraviolet to infrared.
The Orion Nebula: Infrared and Visible Views

The Orion Nebula: Infrared and Visible Views


May 28, 2018

This animation showcases the Orion Nebula, first in infrared light (Spitzer), then in visible light (Hubble), and finally a blend of the two images in a multi-color mosaic.
The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views

The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views


May 21, 2018

This animation contrasts the visible-light (Hubble Space Telescope) and X-ray (Chandra X-ray Observatory) images of Messier 51, the majestic Whirlpool galaxy.
HH666: The Hidden Jet Launch

HH666: The Hidden Jet Launch


May 14, 2018

Herbig Haro 666, a young star driving bipolar jets within a pillar of gas and dust in the Carina Nebula, is shown in two Hubble Space Telescope images, first in visible light and then near-infrared light.
Vision Across the Full Spectrum: The Crab Nebula, from Radio to X-ray

Vision Across the Full Spectrum: The Crab Nebula, from Radio to X-ray


May 7, 2018

This animation shows the Crab Nebula from the lowest-frequency light (radio), to infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and finally X-ray.
NGC 2207: Colliding Galaxies

NGC 2207: Colliding Galaxies


Apr 23, 2018

This animation shows the interacting galaxy pair NGC 2207, first in optical light, then in infrared, in X-ray, and finally in combination.
HH 901: Pillars in the Carina Nebula

HH 901: Pillars in the Carina Nebula


Apr 11, 2018

This animation shows Herbig Haro 901 (HH901), a large pillar of gas and dust with eruptive young stars inside the Carina Nebula. The animation reveals the object in two Hubble Space Telescope images: first in visible ... more