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Butterfly? Hourglass?

Nope! This #HubbleClassic shows a star at the end of its life, casting off its outer layers.

The double-lobe structure was created as material funneled towards the poles of the star at the center.

Read more about "Hubble 12": https://go.nasa.gov/3Kq4psl
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Shield Maiden
Shield Maiden
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Hubble, "the people's telescope" as I see it. Stupendous pictures for years and years, and already 33yrs old.

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