Stunning image showcasing the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) and the Soap Bubble Nebula, two stellar remnants in the Cygnus constellation. The Crescent Nebula, formed by a Wolf-Rayet star, contrasts with the Soap Bubble Nebula, a planetary nebula from a Sun-like star. Both are approximately 5,000 light-years away and are destined to dissipate within millions of years. Image credit: Abdullah Al-Harbi.

Astronomy Picture from 04/09/2023

Cygnus: Bubble and Crescent

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230904.html


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