Astronomers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile have captured the most detailed image ever taken of the Medusa Nebula. As the star at the heart of this nebula made its transition into retirement, it shed its outer layers into space, forming this colourful cloud. The image foreshadows the final fate of the Sun, which will eventually also become an object of this kind.
The release, images and videos are available on:
http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1520/
Space Scoop - the children's version of this release is available at: http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1520/kids/
Kind regards,
The ESO Education and Public Outreach Department
20 May 2015
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