NASA video zooms into core of interstellar cloud called Lagoon Nebula

From capturing hidden galaxies and galactic cannibalism to spotting the most distant star ever, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has helped scientists keep a close eye on the distant cosmos.



Now, to mark the 28th anniversary of the Hubble's historic launch, NASA is giving us a peek into a vast stellar nursery, the Lagoon Nebula.



Scientists released the image in advance of the telescope's anniversary on April 24.



Resembling a vivid watercolor painting, the photo captures an immense, blindingly bright star emerging from its cosmic nest in a burst of ultraviolet radiation and stellar wind.