By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 05, 2024

Hindustan Times
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10 must-see pics from NASA Hubble’s Messier Catalog

Discover the wonders of the universe through stunning photos.

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured many amazing images of space.

One of its collections is the Messier Catalog, which includes various celestial objects like galaxies and nebulae.

Messier 82, known as the Cigar Galaxy, is forming stars at a rate 10 times faster than our Milky Way.

Better known as the Crab Nebula, Messier 1 was originally mistaken for Halley’s Comet by Charles Messier, which led him to create his famous catalog of astronomical objects.

Eagle Nebula, Messier 16 has given Hubble some of its most iconic images, showcasing stunning formations of gas and dust.

Look for Messier 20, also known as the Trifid Nebula, in August, where its beautiful features can be observed in the night sky.

Messier 27, commonly known as the Dumbbell Nebula, appears as a dumbbell shape through backyard telescopes, featuring two bright lobes.

You can see Messier 42, also known as the Orion Nebula, with the naked eye from a dark sky location, making it a popular target for stargazers.

NASA's most iconic space photos that will leave you in awe