Gamma Velorum (55285474075), by Nico Carver (Nebula Photos), 2026-05-21
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Gamma Velorum (55285474075)

Nico Carver (Nebula Photos)

2026-05-21

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CC BY-SA 4.0, as the museum states it.
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About this work

Gamma Velorum is the name of the bright blue star in this image. To the right of the star is a beautiful part of the Vela supernova remnant. The background Ha in the image is part of the Gum Nebula, the largest emission region in the night sky. More on astrobin: app.astrobin.com/i/3ale5g