WISE Says ‘Merry Christmas’ With a Nebulous Wreath

    NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) is getting into a festive mood this Christmas after imaging a beautiful nebula called Barnard 3, or IRAS Ring G159.6-18.5.

    Nicknamed the “Wreath Nebula” by mission scientists, Bernard 3 does have some familiarity with the green and red wreath hanging peacefully on your neighbor’s door. But looks can be deceiving.

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WISE Says ‘Merry Christmas’ With a Nebulous Wreath NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) is getting into a festive mood this Christmas after imaging a beautiful nebula called Barnard 3, or IRAS Ring G159.6-18.5. Nicknamed the “Wreath Nebula” by mission scientists, Bernard 3 does have some familiarity with the green and red wreath hanging peacefully on your neighbor’s door. But looks can be deceiving. read more
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