The image shows the Helix Nebula in infrared light, with a star in the center of the nebula surrounded by a halo of light.
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The image shows the Helix Nebula in infrared light, with a star in the center of the nebula surrounded by a halo of light. The star appears to be a supernova, with its bright light radiating outward from its center. The nebula is a deep blue, with stars twinkling in the night sky.
