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Dolphin Head Nebula

This nebula is also known as Sharpless 308 (Sh2-308).
This nebula is also known as Sharpless 308 (Sh2-308). Image: Royal Observatory Greenwich/Yovin Yahathugoda (Sri Lanka)

An incredible view of the Dolphin Head Nebula, revealing a celestial bubble carved by interstellar winds and other forces. The bright star at center, a Wolf-Rayet star, is responsible for the feature. This image was taken by a camera mounted to an ASA 500N telescope.

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