World
Nov 28, 2025 · Cgkik

Witness the elegance of the cosmic butterfly in a remarkable telescope photo

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.

The National Science Foundation's NoirLab released the picture on Wednesday. The glowing "wings" appear to be bursting in the image. While the bipolar nebula goes by the monikers Butterfly Nebula, Bug Nebula or Caldwell 69, its official name is NGC 6302.

This image provided by NSF NOIRLab shows NGC 6302, a billowing planetary nebula that resembles a cosmic butterfly. / Credit: NSF NOIRLab via AP

You Might Also Like

News

IDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan

News

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 204 — A New NASA

News

How to Build a Yard That Helps Monarchs During Spring Migration

News

Germany sees third consecutive diesel price record after rule change