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The Infrared Helix
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The Helix nebula exhibits complex structure on the smallest visible scales. It is composed of gaseous shells and disks puffed out by a dying sun-like star.
NASA Image and Video Library’s own descriptionCredit lineThe Infrared Helix. NASA/JPL, 2006-01-09. Public domain. ID: PIA03294.