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The '''Crescent Nebula''' (NGC 6888) is in the constellation Cygnus. The nebula is 4,700 light years from [[Sol]]. | [[File:Crescent-Nebula.png||thumb|300px|Crescent Nebula]] | ||
The '''Crescent Nebula''' (NGC 6888) is in the constellation Cygnus. The nebula is 4,700 light years from [[Sol]]. It was formed by the final phase of the central massive Wolf-Rayet star WR 136. It shines by spraying gasses of its outer layers into space at 2,000-3,000 km/s. WR 136 will eventually end in a supernova explosion. | |||
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