The Universe, to Scale

The nebula's 'wings' are roiling cauldrons of 36,000f gas, the 'body' a dying star unleashing ultraviolet radiation. The nebula is two light years wide.
NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team / STScI / AURA

Butterfly Nebula
This nebula's 'wings' are roiling cauldrons of 36,000° F gas, and its 'body' a dying star unleashing ultraviolet radiation. Located in the constellation Scorpius, the Butterfly Nebula is two light years wide.

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