Remains of star reveal romantic side of universe

It seems that even the universe has a romantic side.

Remains of  star reveal romantic side of universe

The planetary nebula Sh2-174 gives the appearance of a red rose — or maybe a tulip — but is actually the remains of a dying star some 1,000 light years away.

Astronomers released the image on the eve of Valentine’s Day.

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