Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Taurus (Tau)  ·  Contains:  12.14  ·  87 Sylvia  ·  PK178-02.1  ·  Sh2-240  ·  Sh2-242
Golden Brain of the Galaxy - sh2-240 ( simeis147 ), WildDuck
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Golden Brain of the Galaxy - sh2-240 ( simeis147 )

Golden Brain of the Galaxy - sh2-240 ( simeis147 ), WildDuck
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Golden Brain of the Galaxy - sh2-240 ( simeis147 )

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Tens of thousands of years ago, a giant supernova explosion occurred in the 3000 light years away, left the mysterious and illusions of space lines.

Unexpectedly, these mysterious and dim lines are still so colorful, like a golden brain of the Galaxy.

fsq106+sbig11002+cem60ec,

mosaic*2, 19hrs*2, HSO, 2018.1,

location: Gemini Obsevatory, Lijiang, China

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Golden Brain of the Galaxy - sh2-240 ( simeis147 ), WildDuck

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China Lijiang Gemini Observatory