NASA unveils stunning images of spectacular ‘space rose’

By Dean Murray via SWNS

Scientists have shown off an amazing space rose.

NASA revealed the incredible observation by the Hubble space telescope they say details the "rosy tendrils of Andromeda".

The space agency said: "Clusters of stars set the interstellar medium ablaze in the Andromeda Galaxy about 2.5 million light-years away.

"Also known as M31, Andromeda is the Milky Way’s closest major galaxy. It measures approximately 152,000 light-years across and, with almost the same mass as our home galaxy, is headed for a collision with the Milky Way in 2-4 billion years.

"In the meantime, Andromeda remains an object of study for many astronomers."

As a spiral galaxy, Andromeda’s winding arms are one of its most remarkable features. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope zoomed in to get a close look at one of its tendrils in the northeast, revealing swathes of ionized gas.

These regions — which are common in spiral and irregular galaxies — often indicate the presence of recent star formation.

NASA says: "The combination of stellar nurseries and supernovae create a dynamic environment that excites the surrounding hydrogen gas, flourishing it into a garden of star-studded roses."

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