Astronomers Marvel at 'God's Hand' Nebula in the Milky Way

New images captured by the Dark Energy Camera reveal the striking cometary globule, offering insights into cosmic phenomena.

The 'God's Hand' nebula, officially known as CG 4, is located 1,300 light-years away in the Puppis constellation.
This cometary globule resembles a ghostly hand reaching towards a distant galaxy, sparking interest for its unique shape and composition.
Radiation from nearby massive stars is gradually eroding the nebula, highlighting the dynamic nature of interstellar matter.
CG 4 is part of the Gum Nebula, believed to be the remnants of a supernova that occurred about a million years ago.
Astronomers use the Dark Energy Camera, mounted on the Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope, to capture these faint cosmic structures.