Space / 2011-12-22
A Cosmic Wreath
NASA's image library records A Cosmic Wreath.
NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission presents the Wreath nebula. The nebula official name is Barnard 3, or IRAS Ring G159.6-18.5. Regions similar to this nebula are found near the band of the Milky Way galaxy in the night sky.
A CLOSER LOOK
NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission presents the Wreath nebula. The nebula official name is Barnard 3, or IRAS Ring G159.6-18.5. Regions similar to this nebula are found near the band of the Milky Way galaxy in the night sky.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryA Cosmic WreathOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.