NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Hubble Space Telescope have teamed up to capture an extraordinary cosmic phenomenon — a nebula resembling a flame-throwing guitar.
Known as the Guitar Nebula, this striking formation is linked to a pulsar named PSR B2224+65, a rotating neutron star that emits regular pulses of radiation.
The guitar-shaped nebula is formed by energetic particles blasted out from the pulsar, resembling flames shooting from the guitar’s headstock.
Chandra’s X-ray observations reveal a filament of particles stretching over two light-years, while Hubble’s optical observations show variations in the pulsar’s activity over the years.
This cosmic “guitar” offers insights into how pulsars interact with the space between stars, making it a fascinating subject for astronomers.
The Guitar Nebula is one of the most remarkable examples of celestial objects shaped by stellar activity, capturing the imagination with its rock-and-roll resemblance.
