Planetary nebula

Hubble Telescope Celebrates 34th Anniversary with Stunning Image of Little Dumbbell Nebula

Learn about the stunning snapshot of the Little Dumbbell Nebula captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope on its 34th anniversary. Discover the unique structure of this planetary nebula, the incredibly hot white dwarf star at its center, and the mesmerizing display of stellar wind created by its lobes hurtling through space at two million miles per hour. Despite its dazzling appearance, the Little Dumbbell Nebula is expected to disappear in approximately 15,000 years, highlighting the vast timescales present in the universe.