Pictured above is the "Seagull Nebula", and as seen from Earth it is near the star Sirius which is the brightest in the sky. The atomic hydrogen is what gives this nebula its reddish glow. We estimate this nebula lies about 3,800 light years from Earth and spans about 100 light years in diameter. This nebula is beautiful to look at and displays a miraculous amount of stars. Images like this give insight as to the massive size of the universe, and the amazing creations within it.
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