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IC 1808 Heart Nebula, IC 1848 Soul Nebula, rdhand
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IC 1808 Heart Nebula, IC 1848 Soul Nebula

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IC 1808 Heart Nebula, IC 1848 Soul Nebula

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The IC 1808 the Heart Nebula ( bottom) is 7500 light years distant and is 165 light years across.  It appears 6 times wider than the moon.  The IC 1848 the Soul Nebula (top) is 6500 light years distant and is 100 light years across.  Both are large stellar nurseries where new stars are formed.

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  • IC 1808 Heart Nebula, IC 1848 Soul Nebula, rdhand
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    IC 1808 Heart Nebula, IC 1848 Soul Nebula, rdhand
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IC 1808 Heart Nebula, IC 1848 Soul Nebula, rdhand

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