The Cone Nebula is part of a star-forming region of space, NGC 2264, about 2500 light-years away. Its pillar-like appearance is a perfect example of the shapes that can develop in giant clouds of ...
A newly-released picture shows the "Cone Nebula" in stunning detail. It is around 2,500 light years away. The picture was released on Thursday by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), on the ...