The Helix nebula may point to the ultimate fate of our sun — and Earth. This colorful image of the Helix nebula may mirror what someday could become of our sun and our home planet. Released on ...

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This colorful image of the Helix nebula may mirror what someday could become of our sun and our home planet. Released on March 4, 2025, the composite photo shows a potentially destructive white ...