Astronomy Printshop: Step 2 – Save Your File – Butterfly Nebula

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Step 2: Save Your File

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About This Image

Gas released by a dying star races across space at more than 600,000 miles an hour, forming the delicate shape of a celestial butterfly. This nebula is also known as NGC 6302 or the Bug Nebula. Learn more in NewsCenter HubbleSite's NewsCenter is the place to find the story behind this image, along with its original news release and all related images.

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