Have you ever look at the night sky and wonder if there were cats out there?
There sure are! And BIG ones too!
Just look at this paw...
Cat's Paw nebula (NGC6334). Discovered in 1837, this magnificent nebula can be located at the tip of the Scorpion's tail in Scorpius. It is 5,500 light years away and is many times the mass of the sun. Big cat indeed that has such paws. It is an emission nebula and its red colour is due to an abundance of ionized hydrogen atoms. The picture above was taken by Matt BenDaniel (www.starmatt.com/gallery/astro/cats.html).
Look at this, isn't it pretty?
The Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) discovered way back in 1786 is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Draco, about 3,300 light years away. Like us kitties, the Cat's Eye Nebula has one of the most complex forms. Eleven rings, or shells, of gas make up the Cat's Eye.
Back to earth...
My paws.....
and my eyes....
They may not be as big, but they are cuter, don't you think?
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17 comments:
My dear, you shine brighter than any star in the sky, and my admiration for you is bigger than any nebula!
Those stars are pretty...but don't compare to the real thing!!
Oh yes, definitely cuter!
It sounds to me like some celestial cat was trying to whap a celestial scorpion!
We earthly cats always rule over the celestial ones, though!
Absolute proof that Cats rule the Universe! However, we like you better, Momo...you're much cuter!
The pics are wonderful! The last two being our favorites! Happy Sunday! xoxo
No competition here. The last two pics win!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
MoMo, not only are you cuter and more beautiful, but you are such an intellectual! Were you hiding from us that you are a rocket scientist?
Definitely cuter... Although those stars are way cool...
The two nebulae are awesome! But of course not as awesome...or is that pawsome...as you, Momo. :-)
Miss Momo, Please check your email, I got some surprise for you !!!!! for tomorrow !!!! Don't miss it !
xoxo
Amazing post! We're secretly a couple of science nerds, so any talk about outer space sends us into a tizzle, especially when comparisons are made between it and cats! xx
Wow, we have no idea there is kitty's paw and eye in universe BUT no need to ask, sissy. Yours are much much cuter!
Thank you for barkday wishes. It brightens our day. :) :)
Momo & Pinot xoxo
Way cuter! But the other ones are cool too!
MoMo
Nothing could be more beautiful than you but those celestial nebulas were gorgeous.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
MoMo, we think anything on you, or attached to you is automatically much cuter!
Thank you so much for sharing about the stars and nebula and the beautiful things in the sky! I never knew!
But, here on earth, the mystery of the cat's spirit in the eyes is no less amazing..hehehe!
Great post!
Tom
xoxo
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