Seagull Nebula -- Running with the Big Dog

NASA's image library records Seagull Nebula -- Running with the Big Dog.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

The Seagull nebula, seen in this infrared mosaic from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, draws its common name from it resemblance to a gull in flight.

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A CLOSER LOOK

The Seagull nebula, seen in this infrared mosaic from NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, draws its common name from it resemblance to a gull in flight.

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NASA Image and Video LibrarySeagull Nebula -- Running with the Big Dog

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