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The constellation of Aquarius is home to some spectacular celestial objects, captured in stunning detail by HubbleESA and ESAWebb. From a dazzling planetary nebula to a jellyfish-like galaxy, here are four cosmic wonders you won’t want to miss:
1. Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) – One of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth, this glowing tunnel of gas spans nearly 3 light-years. A dying Sun-like star shed its outer layers, creating this vibrant ring of oxygen (blue) and hydrogen/nitrogen (red). Thousands of comet-like filaments point towards its scorching white dwarf core.
2. RX J2129 & a Triply-Lensed Supernova – ESAWebb captured this massive galaxy cluster 3.2 billion light-years away, where gravitational lensing has distorted and magnified a background supernova-hosting galaxy. This cosmic mirage helps astronomers refine distance measurements across the Universe!
3. Messier 2 Globular Cluster – A dense sphere of 150 000 ancient stars, Messi...