Jellyfish Nebula Supernova Remnant in Deep Space
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 6:16:59 PM · 2026/Astrophotography
This stunning astrophotography image captures the Jellyfish Nebula, a supernova remnant located in the constellation Gemini. The nebula displays intricate filamentary structures in vibrant orange and red hues, with striking purple-blue accents along its edges where shock waves interact with surrounding interstellar material. The roughly circular shape reveals the expanding shell of gas and dust ejected from a massive star that exploded thousands of years ago. The dark background is peppered with countless stars, and a particularly bright star is visible in the lower portion of the frame, providing scale to this cosmic spectacle.
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