Friday, April 24, 2009

Nerd Moment


Its amazing whats out there....

A telescope in Chile captured this spectacular image of the Helix planetary nebula, nicknamed the Eye of God. The object lies 700 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius, scientists said Feb. 26. The brilliant colors are created as a star releases gas and dust as it dies into a white dwarf.

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JaeSpenc said...

You're not a nerd. Space ALWAYS facinates me... That's truly a beautiful sight.

 
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