The Hubble Telescope is by far one of the greatest astrological inventions that the world has ever seen. While we're looking at it, it is looking at some of the most mind-blowing cosmic events that have ever happened in this lifetime and will continue to do so. Not everyone gets the chance to look into its viewfinder and witness the magic of the cosmos but for those lucky enough to have the opportunity, there are no words for the wonderous sights they witness.

Luckily for the rest of the world, much of what the Hubble has captured has been posted online for everyone to enjoy. While planetary observances and stars in far-off galaxies are quite commonplace, there are some things this telescope has seen that are seemingly stranger than fiction. When it comes down to the most unusual galactic events ever witnessed from the earth, these are front and center.

The Butterfly Nebula

In order to capture the full beauty and shape of the Butterfly Nebula, NASA actually had to use a wide-angle lens because it's so vastly spread out. This nebula can be found in the Scorpius constellation and sits about 3,800 lightyears away from planet earth, but that doesn't stop it from shining in brilliant neon color.

Also known as NGC 6302, it's considered to be one of the most complex structures of any other nebula ever observed by the Hubble Telescope. There are few things known about the Butterfly Nebula, but scientists have been able to ascertain that its 'wings' consist of gases that are heated at roughly 36,000 degrees Fahrenheit, and are moving at an unbelievable clip of 600,000 miles per hour.

The Horsehead Nebula

Known As Barnard 33, the Horsehead Nebula is quite a bit darker than others, resulting in an interesting contrast against the rest of space. It's located within the constellation Orion's Belt and is actually part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.

It's roughly 1,500 lightyears away from earth and isn't that easy to find, and the only way scientists have found it is during times when it's illuminated by a larger cloud of gases behind it.

Eye Of Sauron

Obviously, this uniquely-shaped nebula got its name from the popular Lord of the Rings series, as it shares an eerie quality with the actual Eye of Sauron as described in the books. It's part of the central region of a spiral galaxy and scientists have been able to spot signs of X-ray emissions, likely caused by a supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy.

The black hole this galaxy contains is one of the only known which is still growing but don't worry - the Eye of Sauron is roughly 43 million lightyears away from the earth.

N49, AKA The Star Corpse

What makes N49 so intriguing is the fact that it's not a nebula or a star - it's all the space matter that's leftover from one. Also called 'supernova remnants,' these brightly-colored streaks cause gas clouds, and this one happens to be in the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is 160,000 lightyears away from the earth.

It's still known as the brightest remanent from a supernova that's visible via Hubble and is estimated to be about 5,000 years old. The Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, let off a significant amount of gamma during a gamma-ray burst back in 1979.

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The Red Spots Of Jupiter

While thunderstorms and hurricanes are common on planet earth, the one thing we always look forward to is when they dissipate. On Jupiter, this is not a common occurrence, as the storms - or red spots - observed from the Hubble are storms that are ongoing and never-ending. The Great Red Spot has been called an 'anticyclonic' storm which has been unrelenting for at least the last 340 years.

While Earth's size dwarfs in comparison to Jupiter, this storm alone could fit about three planet earths within its boundaries. Interestingly enough, this is not the only storm on Jupiter - there is a similar red storm not far from the Great Red Spot (appropriately referred to as 'junior'), and there are many lesser storms that can be seen from the telescope. Due to Jupiter's chaotic atmospheres, which are filled with will gas, these storms form out of instability.

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An Actual Supernova

Supernova remnants have been observed through the Hubble Telescope, but it wasn't until 1987A that an actual supernova was seen in progress. This supernova is still considered to be the brightest in the history of any supernova ever captured and was strong enough to send shockwaves to the surrounding stars, thus making them appear to emit a glow during the tremendous explosion.

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