Located in the constellation of Lyra the Ring Nebula is a prominent example of a Planetary Nebula, this type of nebula is formed when a single star can no longer keep it's mass together and for simple explanation, it explodes. What is left behind is the debris particles and in the center is a White Dwarf Star the White Dwarf, still giving of lots of light allows us to see the Debris Ring. The nebula is located about 2300 light years from Earth This is not a great shot of the nebula and it's true colors are missing. More of this guy to come in the future with a better camera.
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