Thor's Helmet Nebula, Henrique Matos

Thor's Helmet Nebula

Thor's Helmet Nebula, Henrique Matos

Thor's Helmet Nebula

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Designated as NGC 2359, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Canis Major. It gets its name due to its appearance resembling a helmet with wings, reminiscent of the Norse god Thor. The nebula is illuminated by a central star, a Wolf-Rayet star, which is a massive and hot star in the later stages of its evolution. This celestial beauty is situated approximately 15,000 light-years away from Earth.

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Thor's Helmet Nebula, Henrique Matos