A stunning image of the Soul Nebula. Equally impressive: The photographer, Kush Chandaria, is just 13 years old.
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The planned orbital illumination system seeks to deliver sunlight after dark.
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A close-up view of the Soul Nebula. Image: Royal Observatory Greenwich/Kush Chandaria (UK) 
