Image: NGC 6818 in the constellation of Sagittarius
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 10:31
in Astronomy & Space
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope had imaged NGC 6818 before, but it took another look at this planetary nebula, with a new mix of colour filters, to display it in all its beauty. By showing off its stunning turquoise and rose quartz tones in this image, NGC 6818 lives up to its popular name: Little Gem Nebula.