NGC 3137 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Volans. It is approximately 5,500 light-years away from Earth. The nebula features a distinct hourglass shape. Its vibrant colours result from ionised gases. NGC 3137 is also known as the "Southern Owl Nebula." It offers insights into stellar evolution. This object is of interest to astronomers studying the life cycle of stars.
Between 2025 and 2026, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope released a series of high-resolution images targeting several nearby spiral galaxies. These observations form part of a coordinated effort to...
