Wednesday, August 21, 2019

I could not help but comment on this. As a biologist it was obvious to me.


When I first saw this image it reminded me of condensing chromosomes.

The image below and right was borrowed from a journal article at this link. (click here) 











August 19. 2019
By Jeff Parsons


The expanding red giant (click here) as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope (ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. Wade)

The Hubble Space Telescope has captured another memorable image to add to its vast collection.

The space-based observatory has spotted a ‘Jellyfish’ like star out in deep space, lurking within the Orion constellation.

Officially known as NGC 2022, the star is a ‘red giant’ and has expanded to a size far larger than our own sun.

The core glows a bright yellow-orange while the layers of gas emanating from it are picked up in hues of pink and purple by Hubble....