Distorted Doughnut | Space Wallpaper

Monday, May 27, 2013 - 16:00 in Astronomy & Space

This stunning space wallpaper shows the dramatic shape and color of the Ring Nebula, otherwise known as Messier 57. New observations show that the nebula is shaped like a distorted doughnut.

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