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SH 2-101 - The Tulip Nebula, Indy Backyard Astro
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SH 2-101 - The Tulip Nebula

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SH 2-101 - The Tulip Nebula

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Deep within the canvas of the night sky lies SH 2-101, a celestial wonder that captivates astronomers and stargazers alike. SH 2-101, also known as the Tulip Nebula, is a vast emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth.At first glance, SH 2-101 resembles a delicate tulip in bloom, hence its popular moniker. However, this cosmic flower is not composed of petals and stems but rather of glowing gas and dust, intricately woven by the forces of nature.Spanning about 70 light-years across, SH 2-101 is a stellar nursery, a place where new stars are born amidst the swirling clouds of gas and dust. Within its folds, young, hot stars radiate intense ultraviolet light, causing the surrounding gas to fluoresce with vibrant hues of pink and red.

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SH 2-101 - The Tulip Nebula, Indy Backyard Astro