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The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble
Stars can make beautiful patterns as they age -- sometimes similar to flowers or insects. NGC 6302, the Butterfly Nebula, is a notable example. Though its gaseous wingspan covers over 3 light-years and its estimated surface temperature exceeds 200,000 degrees C, the aging central star of NGC 6302, the featured planetary nebula, has become exceptionally hot.
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Astronomy Picture of the Day

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.
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Dr Suzy J Styles
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Dr Suzy J Styles
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oops looks like you forgot alt text - there’s a handy delete and redraft button where you can add a description so the visually impaired get to know about what’s in the image 😃

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