<p>A Gum 3 nebula, 3,600 light-years from Earth has been located by The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VLT Survey Telescope (VST). The Gum 3 nebula appears as a fish in the space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The breathtaking images captured by the telescope have gained significant attention in the eyes of the public. The Gum 3 nebula shines bright with tones of pink, red and maroon amazing one and all. It has taken the shape of a koi fish and appears as if the fish is swimming in space!&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What is a nebula?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>A nebula is an interstellar cloud of dust and gas that acts as a nursery for new stars.</p>

<p>Officials at the European Southern Observatory have explained that when the ultraviolet radiation from stars hits the cloud it emits light of colours such as red, pink, etc that astonishes many.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another reason for the nebula&nbsp;to look so spectacular is the reflection of light, especially blue that takes place within the clouds. This is very similar to the reason behind the sky appearing blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gum 3 nebula is lit up by young stars that release intense radiation&nbsp;causing&nbsp;the interstellar gas to sparkle and generate fascinating patterns and shapes. This is why the nebula looks like a goldfish.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/this-supernova-remained-brilliantly-bright-40-years-after-its-explosion-731437">This supernova remained brilliantly bright 40 years after its explosion</a></strong></p>

<h2>Details of the instrument that captured this phenomenon&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The images were captured using the OmegaCAM which is present at the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile. It is equipped with 12 different broadband filters that help astronomers observe a wide range of cosmic objects. The telescope is designed in a way that allows the survey of the southern sky and takes images of unique phenomena like the Gum 3 nebula.&nbsp;<br />
<em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A Gum 3 nebula, 3,600 light-years from Earth has been located by The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VLT Survey Telescope (VST). The Gum 3 nebula appears as a fish in the space.

A Gum 3 nebula, 3,600 light-years from Earth has been located by The European Southern Observatory's (ESO) VLT Survey Telescope (VST). The Gum 3 nebula appears as a fish in the space. The breathtaking images captured by the telescope have gained significant attention in the eyes of the public. The Gum 3 nebula shines bright with tones of pink, red and maroon amazing one and all. It has taken the shape of a koi fish and appears as if the fish is swimming in space! Also read | Are we alone in the cosmos? NASA chief says a trillion Earth-like planets are out there What is a nebula? A nebula is an interstellar cloud of dust and gas that acts as a nursery for new stars. Officials at the European Southern Observatory have explained that when the ultraviolet radiation from stars hits the cloud it emits light of colours such as red, pink, etc that astonishes many. Watch | Israel war: Biden says, 'Hamas biggest 'hang-up' to Gaza truce' Another reason for the nebula to look so spectacular is the reflection of light, especially blue that takes place within the clouds. This is very similar to the reason behind the sky appearing blue. Gum 3 nebula is lit up by young stars that release intense radiation causing the interstellar gas to sparkle and generate fascinating patterns and shapes. This is why the nebula looks like a goldfish. Also read | This supernova remained brilliantly bright 40 years after its explosion Details of the instrument that captured this phenomenon The images were captured using the OmegaCAM which is present at the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile. It is equipped with 12 different broadband filters that help astronomers observe a wide range of cosmic objects. The telescope is designed in a way that allows the survey of the southern sky and takes images of unique phenomena like the Gum 3 nebula. (With inputs from agencies)

Survey telescope captures stunning image of Gum 3 nebula that appears as a 'Koi Fish' in space

<p>Donald Trump currently <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/japan-takes-golfer-matsuyama-and-pikotaro-on-board-to-entertain-trump-during-japan-visit-23151">on a&nbsp;trip to Japan sparked controversy on Twitter as he was </a>feeding Koi fish&nbsp;with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the US president&nbsp;lost patience and dumped an entire box of fish food into the pond.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The koi carp is a venerated fish species which the Japanese believe brings good luck.</p>

<p>Having apparently lost patience with tempting the fish to the edge with delicately spooning food, Trump simply upended his wooden container and dumped the&nbsp;contents into the water.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Twitterati was naturally outraged over President Trump&#39;s latest gaffe with several wasting no time in panning the US president.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">&quot;While his host, prime minister Shinzo Abe, sprinkles small spoonfuls, Trump dumps entire box of fish food into precious Japanese koi pond.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/4FfBLvxwBw">pic.twitter.com/4FfBLvxwBw</a></p>
&mdash; Ryan Adams (@filmystic) <a href="https://twitter.com/filmystic/status/927440566169763843?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our only hope is that Donald Trump exercises greater control over our nuclear arsenal than he does a box of fish food.</p>
&mdash; John Iadarola (@johniadarola) <a href="https://twitter.com/johniadarola/status/927412252793122816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Trump feeding koi fish <a href="https://t.co/k6VQaC0so7">pic.twitter.com/k6VQaC0so7</a></p>
&mdash; Belinda Barnet (@manjusrii) <a href="https://twitter.com/manjusrii/status/927435277525590016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dotard Trump can&#39;t even get feeding fish right<a href="https://t.co/fKIcQX7YUG">pic.twitter.com/fKIcQX7YUG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">*Feeding Koi fish*<br />
Trump:I&rsquo;m bored.... <a href="https://t.co/2SEQWNo2aP">pic.twitter.com/2SEQWNo2aP</a></p>
&mdash; St Peter (@stpeteyontweety) <a href="https://twitter.com/stpeteyontweety/status/927418308751654912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Donald Trump sparked an outrage on Twitter as he was seen dumping a box of fish food into a pond of koi carp during his trip to Japan.

Donald Trump currently on a trip to Japan sparked controversy on Twitter as he was feeding Koi fish with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the US president lost patience and dumped an entire box of fish food into the pond. The koi carp is a venerated fish species which the Japanese believe brings good luck. Having apparently lost patience with tempting the fish to the edge with delicately spooning food, Trump simply upended his wooden container and dumped the contents into the water. Twitterati was naturally outraged over President Trump's latest gaffe with several wasting no time in panning the US president. "While his host, prime minister Shinzo Abe, sprinkles small spoonfuls, Trump dumps entire box of fish food into precious Japanese koi pond." pic.twitter.com/4FfBLvxwBw — Ryan Adams (@filmystic) November 6, 2017 × Our only hope is that Donald Trump exercises greater control over our nuclear arsenal than he does a box of fish food. — John Iadarola (@johniadarola) November 6, 2017 × Trump feeding koi fish pic.twitter.com/k6VQaC0so7 — Belinda Barnet (@manjusrii) November 6, 2017 × Dotard Trump can't even get feeding fish rightpic.twitter.com/fKIcQX7YUG — Orrite Then (@OrRite_Then) November 6, 2017 × *Feeding Koi fish* Trump:I’m bored.... pic.twitter.com/2SEQWNo2aP — St Peter (@stpeteyontweety) November 6, 2017 ×

Trump throws entire fish food box into koi carp pond in Japan

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