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The image also reveals remnants of stars that have exploded as supernovae, creating a superbubble known as N103. Similar structures are observed in our own galaxy and are believed to stimulate new star formation by compressing surrounding gas, illustrating the dynamic and cyclical nature of stellar birth and death.
The Red Spider Nebula (NGC 6537): A Cosmic Arachnid
Next, the focus shifts to the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula located near the Milky Way's core. It gets its name from its distinctive symmetrical shape resembling a spider with two lobes. This nebula forms when a dying star sheds its outer layers via stellar winds, revealing a hot, luminous core—likely part of a binary star system—that emits ultraviolet radiation.