Nasa wants you to guess the names of the nebulae shown in video. Can you name all?

Nasa took to Instagram to share the video showing different nebulae.

Published on: Nov 13, 2021, 20:40:39 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Nasa often shares such posts on Instagram that are educational. Their latest post is almost the same. Besides imparting knowledge about the universe, the post is also engaging people in a fun game. It is about a game called “Name That Nebula”.

The image shows screenshot of the video shared by Nasa. (Instagram/@nasahubble)

“BRB – getting in the nebula zone. See if you can guess the nebula names in this round of “Name That Nebula”! Good luck, players!” the space agency posted along with a video. The clip shows pictures of various nebulae and allows five seconds to the players to guess their names correctly.

Watch the clip to see how many you can name correctly:

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The post was shared about 20 hours ago. Since being posted, it has gathered nearly 24,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also accumulated various comments.

“Smart,” wrote an Instagram user. “A group of beautiful pictures,” posted another. Many also tried guessing the names.

How many did you name correctly?

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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