When we see ants, we wonder how small the ant actually is. We stared at the night sky in amazement. Then we think about how big this universe is. How small we are to this universe.People have known a lot about this universe since the invention of the telescope. There are many things in this universe that are beyond human comprehension. The universe has many mysteries of its own. Today people know a lot about Stars, Supernova, Hypernova, Nebula, Galaxies, Black holes. There is so much in it that is beyond human comprehension.
It also known such a thing as the Milky Way galaxy or the heart of the universe.
Although it does not work like the heart. But its shape is like a heart. And it emits red light through these nebulae. In fact, it is a nebula.
☆ But before that we know what is a nebula?
We know more or less about nebula from a young age. Nebula is a Latin word meaning cloud. And in our India, which is known as Niharika. It is a mixture of gas and dust. Dust is basically a particle after the star dies.
The nebula shrinks due to gravity. At this point they assume a certain size. As these clouds shrink, it creates a lot of temperature in these nebula.
At this temperature it form new stars in these nebula. The light of these newborn stars illuminates this nebula. These nebulae spread over thousands of light-years
☆ Features of the heart nebula
William Herschel discovered the nebula in 1787. However, the name of this nebula is Heart Nebula, but its official name is IC 1805.
In the constellation Cassiopeia 7500 light years away from us.
This nebula has been around for about 100 light years.
The size of this nebula and the red light emitted from this nebula really create a unique feeling in the mind.
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