Astronomy

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Nebulosa del cangrejo. 6500 años luz en nuestra galaxia, aún cerca.
Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies - Wikipedia
Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
IC 405 is named the Flaming Star Nebula,The material that appears as smoke is mostly interstellar hydrogen, but does contain smoke-like dark filaments of carbon-rich dust grains. The bright star AE Aurigae, visible near the nebula center, is so hot it is blue, emitting light so energetic it knocks electrons away from surrounding gas. When a proton recaptures an electron, red light is frequently emitted, as seen in the surrounding emission nebula.
In defense of dark skies: How artificial lighting disrupts natural cycles
Moons of our Solar System, an art print by Alexandria Neonakis