Eta Carinae

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Composite picture of Eta Carinae, showing the fine structure of the gas and dust clouds thrown off by the star. This picture is based on observations made by the Hubble Space Telescope in April 1994 and September 1995.

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Composite picture of Eta Carinae, showing the fine structure of the gas and dust clouds thrown off by the star. This picture is based on observations made by the Hubble Space Telescope in April 1994 and September 1995.

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