Desktop Wallpaper: Deep space nebula

by Mark Kaelin  |  August 30, 2012, 12:27am PDT  |  Image 18 of 19

The Crescent Nebula

the Crescent Nebula, is a cosmic bubble about 25 light-years across, blown by winds from its central, bright, massive star. This beautiful portrait of the nebula is from the Isaac Newton Telescope at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in the Canary Islands.

Credit & Copyright: Daniel López, IAC

The Crescent Nebula - Image 18 of 19

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