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Jamie Carter

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show big changes in the iconic Crab Nebula —‬ Space photo of the week

A glowing nebula of pink, blue and orange is seen in the darkness of space.
Quick facts

What it is: The Crab Nebula (also called M1), a supernova remnant

Where it is: 6,500 light-years away, in the constellation Taurus

When it was shared: March 23, 2026

The Hubble Space Telescope's surprising longevity is giving astronomers a chance to see not only what distant objects look like up close but also how they change over time.

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