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Egg Nebula Through a Polarizing Filter

Animation dissolve sequence of HST images of the Egg Nebula through a polarizing filter at different angles.

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Animation dissolve sequence of HST images of the Egg Nebula through a polarizing filter at different angles with graphic showing angle of polarization.

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Mar 28, 2025
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