In the direction of the constellation of Vena, about 7500 light-years from Earth, there is a large and magnificent nebula, the Vela Nebula, which is four times larger than the famous Orion Nebula. However, since this nebula is only visible to the southern hemisphere, we in the northern hemisphere cannot be satisfied.
Spanning 300 light-years, the Shipback Nebula is one of the most active star-forming regions in the Milky Way, with a large number of newborn stars spawning in the arms of stardust. Under the action of the star's strong radiation and stellar wind, the thick stardust not only shines, but also is etched into a strange form. Therefore, the Ship base nebula is a cosmic wonder woven by stars and stardust.
For example, the picture below is one of the most classic landscapes of the Ship Base Nebula, and the vigorous upward dust column seems to show endless vitality. To celebrate the hubble space telescope's twentieth birthday, NASA released this masterpiece taken by Hubble to the public.
In addition, the peculiar keyhole nebula is also a beautiful landscape of the Vela Nebula. The keyhole nebula is actually a relatively small and dark nebula with an overall size of about 7 light-years, which is particularly eye-catching against a bright background.
Of course, when it comes to the Ship's Base Nebula, we have to mention a superstar that inhabits it, Seamount II. Seamount II is one of the most massive and brightest stars in the Milky Way. Astronomers estimate that Seamount II has a mass of more than 100 times that of the Sun and is as bright as 4 million times that of the Sun.
Due to its massive mass, Seamount II is destined to be a short-lived star. Over the centuries, astronomers have discovered that seamounts fluctuate and fluctuate, with multiple eruptions and the formation of a nebula around them, the so-called dwarf nebula. In the near future, Seamount II may usher in a supernova explosion that will end its life in the most spectacular way.
This will allow the Dwarf Nebula to be further upgraded to become a supernova remnant. In the center of this supernova remnant, a mysterious black hole will be hidden. That's right, the black hole is the wreckage of Seamount II's collapse. It is believed that the Vena cedar nebula will be embellished even more magnificently.
In this way, the universe is silent, and it is as beautiful as ever.