This massive cosmic butterfly is pure galactic eye candy

Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have captured the most detailed images yet of a planetary nebula that looks like a brightly colored butterfly. The impressive shape is made of gasses in space, surrounding a pair of stars. Scientists believe one of the stars recently blew its top, sending gasses flying and creating the unique symmetrical pattern. Celestial objects come in all shapes and sizes, and most are a real treat to look at. Still, some are more breathtaking than others, and...