The 365 Days of Astronomy Deep Astronomy - The Amazing Orion Nebula As Seen By Hubble & Spitzer Space Telescope
Nov 25, 2025
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Orion Nebula as revealed by Hubble and Spitzer. Experience a stunning flythrough that combines visible and infrared data, showcasing hidden stars emerging from cosmic dust. Learn how stellar winds shape this region and the fascinating protoplanetary disks that hint at star formation. Tony Darnell guides you through centuries of observations and the significance of this celestial wonder, deepening our appreciation of the universe.
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Multiwavelength View Reveals Hidden Structure
- Combining Hubble visible and Spitzer infrared data reveals structures unseen in single wavelengths.
- This multiwavelength view exposes a larger, extended region and deeper nebular details.
Flythroughs Show Real Star-Forming Processes
- Flying through combined high-resolution datasets lets us explore the nebula's internal processes directly.
- The visualization uses actual scientific imagery rather than simulations to show star formation activity.
Stellar Winds Sculpt The Nebula
- Stellar winds carve enormous cavities and shape surrounding gas and dust in the Orion Nebula.
- We can observe bow shocks, protoplanetary disks, and different formation stages among hundreds of young stars.