Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Hubble Photos of Nebula

These photos are so beautiful! There are many more at the Hubble Site.
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The Helix Nebula: a Gaseous Envelope Expelled By a Dying Star

The Helix Nebula: a Gaseous Envelope Expelled By a Dying Star
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Gas Pillars in the Eagle Nebula (M16): Pillars of Creation in a Star-Forming Region

Gas Pillars in the Eagle Nebula (M16): Pillars of Creation in a Star-Forming Region
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Uncovering the Veil Nebula

Uncovering the Veil Nebula
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Star-Birth Clouds in M16: Stellar "Eggs" Emerge from Molecular Cloud

Star-Birth Clouds in M16: Stellar Eggs Emerge from Molecular Cloud
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The Cat's Eye Nebula: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust

The Cat's Eye Nebula: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust
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The Colorful Demise of a Sun-like Star

The Colorful Demise of a Sun-like Star
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Eagle Nebula (M16) Pillar Detail: Portion of Top

Eagle Nebula (M16) Pillar Detail: Portion of Top
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A Perfect Storm of Turbulent Gases in the Omega/Swan Nebula (M17)

A Perfect Storm of Turbulent Gases in the Omega/Swan Nebula (M17)
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Crab Nebula: a Dead Star Creates Celestial Havoc

Crab Nebula:  a Dead Star Creates Celestial Havoc
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The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635)

The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635)
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The Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392)

The Eskimo Nebula (NGC 2392)
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The Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant

The Cygnus Loop Supernova Remnant
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The Cat's Eye Nebula

The Cat's Eye Nebula
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Edifice of Gas and Dust in the Cone Nebula

Edifice of Gas and Dust in the Cone Nebula
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The Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)

The Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)
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Gas Plume From a Newborn Star in the Orion Nebula

Gas Plume From a Newborn Star in the Orion Nebula
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Comet-like Filaments Along the Inner Rim of the Helix Nebula's Gas Ring

Comet-like Filaments Along the Inner Rim of the Helix Nebula's Gas Ring
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The Ring Nebula (M57)

The Ring Nebula (M57)
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Supernova Remnant N 63A

Supernova Remnant N 63A
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Comet-Like Knots Around a Dying Star in the Helix Nebula

Comet-Like Knots Around a Dying Star in the Helix Nebula
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Rainbow Image of the Egg Nebula

Rainbow Image of the Egg Nebula
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Veil Nebula - Segment #2

Veil Nebula - Segment #2