Stunning image of Shapley 1, a planetary nebula resulting from a star's death throes. The expelled outer layers form a striking annular ring around the central white dwarf, all set against a backdrop of distant stars. This celestial marvel showcases the beauty and complexity of stellar evolution.

Astronomy Picture from 16/08/2011

Shapley 1: An Annular Planetary Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110816.html


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