The Helix Nebula
Posted in Astronomy, Science Fiction at 12:00 on 4 February 2012
Astronomy Picture of the Day for 31/1/12; this is the Helix Nebula in three colour infrared light.
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Astoundingly like an eye, isn’t it?
I’m reminded of an SF novel by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.
Tags: APOD, Astronomy, Astronomy Picture of the Day, Helix Nebula, Jerry Pournelle, Larry Niven, Science Fiction, The Mote in God's Eye
