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\nSonification of the Butterfly Nebula\n

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\nThis spectacular Hubble image of the Butterfly Nebula shows a colorful view of star death. The \"wings\" of the butterfly are regions of gas heated to more than 36,000° F (about 20,000° C) that are tearing across space at more than 600,000...\nThis spectacular Hubble image of the Butterfly Nebula shows a colorful view of star death. The \"wings\" of the butterfly are regions of gas heated to more than 36,000° F (about 20,000° C) that are tearing across space at more than 600,000 miles an hour (966,000 kph)!

Vertical position is mapped to pitch – meaning that light towards the top of the image is higher pitched. The nebula is played on strings and synthetic tones, while stars are represented by digital harp. Brightness controls the volume, and the tilted hourglass orientation of the nebula produces an overall rising motion, with the prominent iron-rich jet producing a quick rise near the center.

Sonification credits: SYSTEM Sounds (M. Russo, A. Santaguida)



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0:38
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3rd - 11th
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2021
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English
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data, nasa, light, space, nebula, facts, society, sound
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