The brilliant blue-white star lighting up the red nebula Sh2-46 hints at a dynamic and possibly fleeting encounter that could reshape the nebula's appearance over time.

Cosmic imposter bathes distant nebula in fiery red glow: 'This star should not be here'

Source: space
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