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Amazing Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula, the result of a supernova noted by Earth-bound chroniclers in 1054 A.D. is filled with mysterious filaments that are are not only tremendously complex, but appear to have less mass than expelled in the original supernova and a higher speed than expected from a free explosion. The Crab Nebula spans about 10 light-years. In the nebula's very center lies a pulsar: a neutron star as massive as the Sun but with only the size of a small town. The Crab Pulsar rotates about 30 times each second

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Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas)

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) blowing a perfect bubble ring just for amusement. Belugas in their native environment commonly blow rings when travelling side by side in companionship. The ring-blowing in the aquarium is probably to reduce boredom and hqa taken the animals time to perfect. Aquas Aquarium, Hamada, Shimane, Japan

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