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Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)
NGC 1360, positioned in the constellation Fornax, unfolds as a planetary nebula, offering a unique astronomical insight into the final stages of stellar evolution. Located approximately 2,000 light-years away, this celestial object showcases a symmetrical structure, characterized by the luminous emission of ionized gases. The central star, concealed within the nebula's brilliance, represents a stellar remnant undergoing a transformative phase, shedding its outer layers into the interstellar medium.