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Rubin Observatory unveils 2024 test image of the Seagull Nebula

Astronomy social accounts share the image widely

2 Oct 22 4:54 PM · 16d ago · 2 posts · 1 source · development 2 of 4

Astronomy-focused Bluesky accounts post the image to large audiences, drawing attention to the nebula's distance and visual detail.

Astronomy social accounts share the image widely
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“rubin observatory just released this STUNNING image of the seagull nebula, located about 3,700 light-years away 🥹🌌”

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Vera C. Rubin Observatory NSF–DOE funded observatoryNOIRLab Co-distributor of the image releaseNational Science Foundation (NSF) Co-manager of Rubin ObservatoryU.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Co-manager of Rubin Observatory

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