Hubble Unveils Galactic ‘Cotton Candy’ in the Large Magellanic Cloud
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of glowing gas and dust in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting the Milky Way. The colorful filaments—nicknamed “galactic cotton candy”—highlight active star-forming regions. Taken with five filters across ultraviolet to infrared wavelengths, the image reveals how massive stars influence their environment. By mapping hydrogen-rich clouds and hidden newborn stars, this composite portrait offers both scientific insight and visual wonder, providing clues to how galaxies evolve while sharing an awe-inspiring view with the public.
