Picture Album: The Ant Nebula (Menzel 3): Fiery Lobes Protrude From Dying, Sun-like Star

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Image Credit: NASA, ESA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

Acknowledgment: R. Sahai (Jet Propulsion Lab) and B. Balick (University of Washington)

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