Fine Art Print : Tornado-like structures in the Lagoon Nebula, M8
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Tornado-like structures in the Lagoon Nebula, M8
Lagoon Nebula. Optical image of tornado-like structures (upper centre & lower left) in the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) which lies in the Sagittarius constellation. The dusty gas (brown) of the Nebula is being ionised by radiation from nearby, hot stars, including O Herschel 36 (bright red, lower right). This is causing a blue mist to evaporate from the Nebulas surface. The temperature difference between the hot surface and cool interior of the Nebula, combined with the radiation pressure from the stars, produces strong, shearing forces which twist the clouds into tornados. Image by the Hubble Telescope
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Cosmology Dust Evolution Lagoon Lagoon Nebula Nebula Optical Image Sagittarius Star Star Birth Stellar Formation Messier 8
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the cosmos with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases the Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8, located in the Sagittarius constellation. Witness the mesmerizing tornado-like structures that swirl within its depths, a breathtaking display of the complex and dynamic nature of our universe. Our high-quality prints bring the wonders of science to your home or office, making for a stunning and thought-provoking addition to any space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 42.5cm (16.5" x 16.7")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring tornado-like structures found within the Lagoon Nebula, also known as Messier 8. Located in the Sagittarius constellation, this celestial wonder is a sight to behold. The image reveals an optical view of these swirling formations, visible in both the upper center and lower left regions. The mesmerizing brown hue represents dusty gas within the nebula that becomes ionized by radiation emitted from nearby hot stars. One such star, O Herschel 36, radiates a vibrant red glow in the lower right corner of the image. As this intense radiation interacts with the nebula's surface, it causes a beautiful blue mist to evaporate into space. The incredible forces at play here are responsible for shaping these tornado-like clouds within the Lagoon Nebula. The temperature disparity between its scorching surface and cooler interior combined with radiation pressure exerted by neighboring stars creates powerful shearing forces that twist and contort these cloud formations into their distinctive shape. Captured by none other than Hubble Telescope, this optical image offers us a glimpse into stellar birth and formation processes occurring millions of light-years away. It serves as a testament to our ever-expanding knowledge of cosmology and deepens our understanding of how galaxies evolve over time.
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