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Hubble Captures Stars Going Out in Style
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope imaged four different planetary nebulae in the Milky Way Galaxy. The images reveal how the glowing gas ejected from these dying Sun-like stars forms colorful and intricate shapes over time.
- Release DateSeptember 11, 2007
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