‘Down for a dip in the Cosmic Reef’, asks Nasa in latest share. Post goes viral

“Wow!! Amazing,” wrote an Instagram user while reacting to Nasa's Cosmic Reef-related viral post.

Published on: Nov 21, 2021, 17:55:04 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Nasa is back again with an incredible Instagram post that is not just amazing but educating too. In their latest post, the space agency shared some important facts about the Cosmic Reef. Their post is complete with incredible images.

The image of Cosmic Reef is shared by Nasa in a viral post. (Instagram/@nasa)

“Down for a dip in the Cosmic Reef? Nicknamed the Cosmic Reef because it resembles an undersea world, this is a vast star-forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way! The sparkling centerpiece of the orange nebula (NGC 2014) is a grouping of bright, hefty stars, each 10 to 20 times more massive than our Sun. By contrast, the seemingly isolated blue nebula at upper right (NGC 2020) has been created by a solitary mammoth star 200,000 times brighter than our Sun!” Nasa explained in the post.

“Released in April 2020 to celebrate @NASAHubble’s 30th anniversary, the Cosmic Reef showcases the beauty and mystery of space in this complex image of starbirth,” they added.

Take a look at the post:

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A post shared by NASA (@nasa)

The post has been shared a day ago on November 20. Since being shared, the post has gathered more than 1.1 million likes and the numbers are quickly increasing. The share has also accumulated different comments.

“Nebulae are amazing,” wrote an Instagram user. “Wow!! Amazing,” posted another. “That’s so pretty,” expressed a third.

What are your thoughts on the post by Nasa?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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