The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888), dnault42

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

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The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888)

The Crescent Nebula lies around 5,000 light years from earth. The nebula most likely formed when the central Wolf-Rayet star's massive stellar wind compressed the surrounding gas and dust in these complex patterns starting around 250,000 years ago.

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The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888), dnault42