Flight to Star Cluster Westerlund 2

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This visualization provides a three-dimensional perspective on Hubble’s 25th anniversary image of the nebula Gum 29 with the star cluster Westerlund 2 at its core. The flight traverses the foreground stars and approaches the lower left rim of the nebula Gum 29. Passing through the wispy darker clouds on the near side, the journey reveals bright gas illuminated by the intense radiation of the newly formed stars of cluster Westerlund 2. Within the nebula, several pillars of dark, dense gas are being shaped by the energetic light and strong stellar winds from the brilliant cluster of thousands of stars. Note that the visualization is intended to be a scientifically reasonable interpretation and that distances within the model are significantly compressed.... Read More

UFC 186 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 1

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On Episode 1 of UFC 186 Embedded, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and middleweight contender Michael Bisping are the first to land in Montreal, while Bisping’s opponent CB Dollaway is delayed due to a collegiate Care Bear rumble. Flyweight challenger Kyoji Horiguchi passes time by enjoying the outdoors vicariously. And better late than never, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson makes it to the hotel just 24 hours after having his fight rebooked for the event. UFC Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the flyweight championship at UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi, taking place Saturday, April 25 on Pay-Per-View.... Read More