Hubble Snaps NGC 5189 (IMAGE)

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Hubble Snaps NGC 5189

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The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope celebrates the holiday season with a striking image of the planetary nebula NGC 5198. The intricate structure of the stellar eruption looks like a giant and brightly colored ribbon in space.

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NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

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