# Deep Space Hubble Bubbles Per New NASA Images, the Bubble Nebula Looks Like a Cosmic Balloon By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-nebula References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/09/bubblenebula/) & [deepsky.org.uk](http://deepsky.org.uk/nebula/ngc7635.shtml) This photo of the Bubble Nebula was taken in July 2009 by the [South Common Observatory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-food-courts) in Britain. The stellar balloon is located 7,100 light-years from Earth and is about 6 light-years in diameter. The first pictures of the Bubble Nebula were taken by [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-telescope-design)’s [Hubble Space Telescope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30) in 1997 (hello, 'Hubble Bubble' title). The Bubble Nebula moves at around 4.5 million miles per hour and when you rub against it, a carpet will stick to your head (or not). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Astro-imaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced imaging technologies to capture detailed images of celestial objects, enabling new discoveries and insights in astronomy. - **Space Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative spacecraft and propulsion systems to facilitate deep space exploration, allowing for the study of celestial objects like the Bubble Nebula. - **Cosmic Phenomena:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced observation techniques and instruments to better understand and analyze cosmic phenomena, such as the dynamics of the Bubble Nebula. ### Who This Affects Most - **Astronomy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the field of astronomy by developing new telescopes, sensors, and data processing techniques to enhance our understanding of celestial objects. - **Space Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in space technology by developing advanced spacecraft, propulsion systems, and instruments to explore and study deep space phenomenon. - **Photography and Imaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the photography and imaging industry by creating cutting-edge imaging technologies and techniques for capturing stunning images of celestial objects like the Bubble Nebula. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Space-Themed Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacethemed-postal-stamp.md) - [STEM Bath Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-bath-bombs.md) - [Interactive Universe Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universe-map.md) - [Pizza-Shaped Universe Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universe-map1.md) - [Advanced Telescope Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-telescope-design.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Immersive Space Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-light.md)