Space / 2012-10-03
The Helix Nebula: Unraveling at the Seams
NASA's image library records The Helix Nebula: Unraveling at the Seams.
This image from NASA Spitzer and GALEX shows the Helix nebula, a dying star throwing a cosmic tantrum. In death, the star dusty outer layers are unraveling into space, glowing from the intense UV radiation being pumped out by the hot stellar core.
A CLOSER LOOK
This image from NASA Spitzer and GALEX shows the Helix nebula, a dying star throwing a cosmic tantrum. In death, the star dusty outer layers are unraveling into space, glowing from the intense UV radiation being pumped out by the hot stellar core.
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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
NASA Image and Video LibraryThe Helix Nebula: Unraveling at the SeamsOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.