Hubble captures stunning image of Egg Nebula
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured an incredible image of a "preplanetary nebula" as it briefly illuminates a dying star's discarded dust and gas:
The Egg Nebula, which lies roughly 3,000 light years from Earth, was the first nebula of its kind to be identified by scientists. The image is a rare glimpse into a fleeting phase of a star's life.
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Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.