NASA shares mesmerising pic of Butterfly Nebula, observed by Hubble, in birthday greeting to 'Mother of Hubble' astronomer Dr Nancy Grace Roman
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NASA recently posted a breath-taking picture of Butterfly Nebula in honour of American Astronomer Dr Nancy Grace Roman, also known as "Mother of Hubble". The Butterfly Nebula, observed by Hubble in wavelengths from near-ultraviolet to near-infrared, helps researchers understand the mechanics in its technicolour 'wings'.