“Project Hail Mary” showcases stunning nebula photos taken over 400 hours by one astronomer – here’s the story

A bearded man wearing a cap and dark T-shirt is shown holding a red telescope and smiling at the camera in front of a nebula painting hanging on the wall.

In August 2024, astronaut Rod Prazeres received a mysterious message on Instagram that seemed too good to be true – a “small production company” wanted to license his images for use in an undisclosed sci-fi film. Fun‘ at first – and rightly so – he thought he was being scammed. After all, how many production … Read more

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show significant changes in the Crab Nebula image

A glowing pink, blue and orange nebula visible in the darkness of space

Quick facts What 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 The Hubble TelescopeThe incredible longevity gives astronomers the opportunity to see not only what distant objects look like up close but also how they … Read more

Hubble images taken 25 years apart show significant changes in the Crab Nebula image

A glowing pink, blue and orange nebula visible in the darkness of space.

When you make a purchase through our article links, Future and its affiliates may receive a commission. The Crab Nebula, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera. | Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI, W. Blair (JHU). Image Editing: J. DePasquale (STScI)) Quick facts What is: The Crab Nebula (also called M1), a supernova … Read more