The Spirograph Nebula

The Spirograph Nebula

Glowing like a multi-faceted jewel, the planetary nebula IC 418 lies about 2000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lepus. In this picture, the Hubble telescope reveals some remarkable textures weaving through the nebula. Their origin, however, is still uncertain.

By ASHESH DAS RUP

Location: IC 418, IRAS 05251-1244, Spirograph Nebula, Lepus Constellation

Tags: Hubble, Space, Universe, Nebulae, ESA, Lepus