Catalog of Cygnus planetary nebulae
Scope out this constellation's dozens of dying stars.
Published:
May 26, 2009
 One of the more bizarre planetaries, NGC 7008 reminds many of a human fetus. The bright spots on the northern tip and at the western edge are regions of dense gas — not stars.
Photo by Donn and Aaron Starkey/Adam Block /NOAO/AURA/NSF |
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