Cosmic Pyrotechnics: New Planetary Nebula Dazzling Astronomers
NASA / ESA / HEIC / The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Wheels Within Wheels
The Cat's Eye Nebula was discovered by astronomer William Herschel in 1786 and has been fascinating star-gazers ever since. It is made of eleven shells of gas and a range of complex structures resembling knots, jet, bubbles and sinews. This image was captured by the Hubble.
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