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Share this with a Gemini in your life โ™Š The constellation of Gemini isnโ€™t just home to the celestial twins โ€“ it also hosts some truly dazzling sights captured by hubbleesa. Swipe through for a tour of supernovae, nebulae and star nurseries lighting up this patch of sky: 1. LEDA 22057 โ€“ 650 million light-years away, this spiral galaxy recently hosted a Type Ia supernova (SN 2024PI), a brilliant explosion marking the death of a white dwarf in a binary system. 2. NGC 2371/2 โ€“ This dramatic planetary nebula confused astronomers at first glance. Its twin-lobed structure, jets and glowing gas are the leftovers of a dying star shedding its outer layers. 3. AFGL 5180 โ€“ A stellar nursery bursting with action! In this dusty region, a massive star is forming, carving glowing cavities with powerful jets. A glimpse into how stars โ€“ and maybe even Solar Systems โ€“ are born. 4. J 900 โ€“ Discovered over a century ago, this petite but bright planetary nebula appears to have a bipolar structure, with...

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