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Variable nebula

image of NGC 2261, a classic example of a variable nebula. Variable nebulae are reflection nebulae that change in brightness because of changes in their illuminating star.

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image of NGC 2261, a classic example of a variable nebula. Variable nebulae are reflection nebulae that change in brightness because of changes in their illuminating star.

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