By Sheetal Kumari | April 24, 2025
Delicate wings of hot gas spew from a dying star, showcasing a stunning planetary nebula 2,500-3,800 light-years away.
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A metallic, jewel-like nebula formed by a massive red giant star swallowing its companion, ejecting gas and creating a cloverleaf pattern.
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A vibrant, hourglass-shaped nebula located 8,000 light-years away, showcasing the intricate structures of a young planetary nebula.
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Cometary knots of gas collide in this stunning nebula, creating a breathtaking display of cosmic beauty in the constellation Aquarius.
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Intricate, wispy structures of gas surround a dying star, forming a captivating planetary nebula that resembles a face.
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The youngest known planetary nebula, formed by a star rapidly evolving into a white dwarf, expelling gas and dust into space.
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A supernova remnant, this nebula is the result of a massive star explosion, emitting intense radiation and high-energy particles.
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A massive star’s wind creates a bubble-like structure, pushing interstellar gas and dust outward, forming a stunning nebula.
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A Wolf-Rayet star’s intense winds shape this nebula, creating a crescent-shaped structure of hot, glowing gas.
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A bright, apple-core-shaped nebula formed by a dying star’s ejected gas, showcasing the complex structures of planetary nebulas.
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