Cosmic Pyrotechnics: New Planetary Nebula Dazzling Astronomers

Nebulae
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Star wisp
The tenuous Jellyfish Nebula is located about 5,000 light years from Earth. The bright yellow bodies on either side of the image are a pair of much closer stars.

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