The Veil Nebula, segment 2

The Veil Nebula, segment 2
A portion of the Veil Nebula, left behind with the violent explosion of a massive star, shows delicate wisps of gas and dust. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration)

A portion of the Veil Nebula, left behind with the violent explosion of a massive star, shows delicate wisps of gas and dust.

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