The wings of the Seagull Nebula
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 10:30
in Astronomy & Space
A new image from the European Southern Observatory shows a section of a cloud of dust and glowing gas called the Seagull Nebula. These wispy red clouds form part of the "wings" of the celestial bird and this picture reveals an intriguing mix of dark and glowing red clouds, weaving between bright stars.