APOD: 2026 September 29 - Sh2-188: The Shrimp Nebula
A new image from NASA features a large, swirly planetary nebula called the Shrimp Nebula. The nebula's high speed is thought to cause its distinctive pattern. It is one of the larger nebulas of this type.
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