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Published 8 years ago by jcscher with 2 Comments
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Blue giants create Prawn Nebula's spectacular glow

Two rare blue stars ionise the gas in the Prawn Nebula, allowing it to emit its own light.

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  • Gozzin
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    Now that is breathtaking!

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    • b1ackbird
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      That's a great word for it. I was speechless once I enlarged the image. Just so spectacularly beautiful. What a wonderful universe to call home.

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