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Celestial Fireworks (50 Piece Mini Puzzle)

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This mini puzzle captures a striking image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a vibrant star cluster known as “Celestial...
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  • Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
  • Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
  • To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
  • Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
  • The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

This mini puzzle captures a striking image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing a vibrant star cluster known as “Celestial Fireworks.” At the heart of the image, a dense field of newborn stars glows in brilliant reds and whites, surrounded by swirling clouds of gas and dust. Shades of violet, sapphire, and amber weave through the cosmic cloudscape, creating an ethereal tableau that celebrates the beauty and complexity of star formation.

Assembling this mini puzzle offers a quiet moment of wonder, a chance to study the intricate structure of the universe piece by piece. The image’s stunning contrast between light and dark, soft nebulae and sharp starbursts, provides a gentle challenge for the mind and a reward for the eyes. Each piece reveals new color gradients and delicate details that gradually come together into the full celestial scene.

Crafted from smooth, durable wood, this mini puzzle brings the marvels of deep space into an intimate format. Whether spread out on a coffee table or tucked into a travel kit, it invites curiosity and reflection. The Hubble image, with its depth and detail, serves as both a scientific marvel and a work of art, reminding us of the vast and beautiful universe beyond our world.

The perfect gift or stocking-stuffer for any adult jigsaw puzzler, this traditional mini puzzle can be done time and again. Our mini puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the theme of the image, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the mini puzzle together.

 

  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 50
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 6" X 4.5"
  • Artist: © NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team
  • Serial #: NP25-050-840M
  • Wood Thickness: 4mm
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 1
  • Made in the USA
  • Mini Puzzle
  • Serial #: NP25-050-840M
  • Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
  • Made in the USA
  • Number of Puzzle Pieces: 50
  • Completed Puzzle Size: 6" X 4.5"
  • Design Cut Style: Modern
  • Difficulty: Level 1

NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team

The NASA/ESA Hubble Heritage Team is a group of astronomers, image processing specialists, and outreach professionals dedicated to producing and sharing some of the most visually striking and scientifically significant images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Established in 1998, the team’s primary mission is to highlight the artistic and cultural value of astronomical imagery, while making the wonder of the universe accessible to the public. By combining raw telescope data with expert color rendering and image refinement techniques, the team transforms scientific observations into vivid portraits of deep space phenomena.

Working collaboratively across NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Space Telescope Science Institute, the Hubble Heritage Team selects celestial targets that are not only of scientific interest but also possess aesthetic appeal. Their images feature galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other cosmic structures rendered in brilliant color and intricate detail. The team applies sophisticated processing methods to multi-wavelength data, ensuring that each image reflects both scientific accuracy and visual clarity. These releases have played a major role in elevating the Hubble Space Telescope to iconic status in both scientific and popular culture.

Beyond their image production work, the Hubble Heritage Team has significantly contributed to science education and public engagement. Their images are used in classrooms, museums, documentaries, and countless publications, fostering greater appreciation for space exploration. By bridging the gap between science and art, the team has inspired generations to look up at the night sky with curiosity and awe, reinforcing the Hubble mission’s lasting legacy as both a scientific instrument and a cultural treasure.

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