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“New Class of Galactic Nebulae Around the Star YY Hya”

A stellar remnant named ‘the heart of the Hydra’ by the team who observed it.
A stellar remnant named ‘the heart of the Hydra’ by the team who observed it. Image: Marcel Drechsler

This image, showcasing a galactic nebula from over 100 nights of observation totaling more than 360 hours of exposure, won the Stars & Nebulae category.