Characterized by its "wings," it is classified as a bipolar nebula and affectionately nicknamed the "celestial snow angel." The star-forming region, which is about 2 light-years wide, is located ...

The bipolar star-forming region, called Sharpless 2-106, looks like a soaring, celestial snow angel. The outstretched “wings” of the nebula record the contrasting imprint of heat and motion ...