Our #HubbleTopImage features a moth-like marvel! 🦋⁠ ⁠ This is the planetary nebula NGC 2899, which lies approximately 4,500 light-years away in the southern constellation Vela. Its diagonal outflow of gas is propelled by radiation and stellar winds from a nearly 22,000 degree Celsius white dwarf at the centre!⁠ ⁠ In fact, there may be two companion stars that are interacting and sculpting the nebula, which is pinched in the middle by a fragmented ring or torus 🍩 looking like a half-eaten donut. Its many gaseous ‘pillars’ point back to the source of radiation and stellar winds.⁠ ⁠ For more information check the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ 📷 NASA, ESA, STScI⁠ ⁠ #ESA #Hubble