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Mysterious object He2-90
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Mysterious object He2-90

Mysterious object He2-90

NASA's image library records Mysterious object He2-90.

Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope stumbled upon a mysterious object that grudgingly yielded clues to its identity. The object is classified as a planetary nebula, the glowing remains of a dying, lightweight star.

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Astronomers using NASA Hubble Space Telescope stumbled upon a mysterious object that grudgingly yielded clues to its identity. The object is classified as a planetary nebula, the glowing remains of a dying, lightweight star.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryMysterious object He2-90

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