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IC418 Planetary Nebula - The "Spirograph" Nebula

Credits: NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
The 07 SEP 2000 - The "Spirograph" Nebula

Glowing like a multi-faceted jewel, the planetary nebula IC 418 lies about 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lepus. In this picture, the Hubble telescope reveals some remarkable textures weaving through the nebula. Their origin, however, is still uncertain.


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Last update: 30-Jan-2005