'dracula's Chivito': Hubble Reveals Largest Birthplace of Planets Ever Observed
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The cosmos just got a whole lot tastier, as the Hubble Space Telescope reveals the gargantuan "Dracula's Chivito" - the largest planetary nursery ever observed. Commenters can't get enough of the quirky name, with some poking fun at its vampire-meets-Uruguayan-steak-sandwich vibe, while others proudly point out the connection to Uruguayan culture. As one Uruguayan commenter chimed in, the name immediately resonated with them, sparking a sense of national pride. The discussion meanders into humorous tangents, from branding faux pas to Uruguay's unsung contributions to astronomy.
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Reminds me more of "make all the things" meme then an angel.
>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46372225
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46372804
E.g. Kuiper Belt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_%C3%81ngel_Fern%C3%A1nde...
https://science.nasa.gov/asset/hubble/draculas-chivito-iras-...
Cheers to all the team for the discovery!