Look for a rainbow hue of colors in this image of the Ring Nebula.
This public domain photo is from GRIN, the Great Images In NASA Collection within the NASA image archive.
This is a fantastic image of the infamous Ring Nebula. At the center of the ring of gases, the central star sits in a bath of hot helium. In concentric rings moving outwards, we see a variety of gases represented by the rainbow of colors. NASA’s website states that this nebula is located about “2,000 light-years from Earth in the direction of the constellation Lyra.”
The most breathtaking thing about this image is the brilliance of its colors, and as such it might make a fantastic color sampling palette.
This image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope – NASA. NASA is an Agency of the United States Government, therefore this image is in the public domain.
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03.15.10
This image is very beautiful. It is in space and this is proven by being surrounded by blackness and stars. There are seven layers to this pictures. The middle is purple, second is turquoise, third is white, fourth is yellow, fifth is orange, sixth is red, and the rest is black. The picture appears to be either exploding or imploding because it seem to be expanding. There are around 10 stars glistening around in the darkness. It could be taken as a rainbow in the darkness. It is nice to see a nebula because it is a very beautiful thing. I once researched what a nebula is and is simply an exploding star. However, this is not so simple. Stars are beautiful in themselves but when they are destroyed they look even better. Upon seeing this Nebula my reaction is at first calm. Then excitement. I think of Star Trek and how they are capable of going out into space and i wish that we could do that now. I in no way find myself a nerd but to be able to explore the unknown is a very cool idea. After studying it further i feel fascination. Fascination at the beauty that makes it unique. This is a way that pictures are beautiful. Because you can stare at them and study them without them changing. You can hold beauty in your hands.
03.17.10
This fantastic image is the image of the infamous Ring Nebula.The central star is in the bath of hot helium. One can see the variety of gases around the star. This nebula is located at about 2000 light years from the Earth towards the constellation Lyra. It looks as a wedding ring to me. Thanks to NASA photos.