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NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble telescope captured a rare photo of the Calabash Nebula, a protoplanetary nebula formed from a dying star that's 1.4 light years long and approximately 5,000 light years from Earth.

"This image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the star going through a rapid transformation from a red giant to a planetary nebula, during which it blows its outer layers of gas and dust out into the surrounding space," the ESA said last week. "The recently ejected material is spat out in opposite directions with immense speed the gas shown in yellow is moving close to a million kilometers an hour."

A protoplanetary nebula is an astronomical object that occurs during a star's transition between its late asymptotic giant branch phase and the planetary nebula phase.

The Calabash Nebula is also called the Rotten Egg Nebula due to its sulphur content, which smells like rotten eggs when it comes into contact with other elements.

The photo is especially rare because the phase occurs in an instant, at least by astronomical standards. Scientists predict the nebula will evolve into a planetary nebula over the next thousand years.

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NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble telescope captured a rare photo of the Calabash Nebula, a protoplanetary nebula formed from a dying star that's 1.4 light years long and approximately 5,000 light years from Earth.

"This image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope shows the star going through a rapid transformation from a red giant to a planetary nebula, during which it blows its outer layers of gas and dust out into the surrounding space," the ESA said last week. "The recently ejected material is spat out in opposite directions with immense speed the gas shown in yellow is moving close to a million kilometers an hour."

A protoplanetary nebula is an astronomical object that occurs during a star's transition between its late asymptotic giant branch phase and the planetary nebula phase.

The Calabash Nebula is also called the Rotten Egg Nebula due to its sulphur content, which smells like rotten eggs when it comes into contact with other elements.

The photo is especially rare because the phase occurs in an instant, at least by astronomical standards. Scientists predict the nebula will evolve into a planetary nebula over the next thousand years.

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About five billion years from now, the sun will slowly begin to die by expanding and transforming into a red giant star. Of course, humans will likely be long gone by then, but other stars in the universe can provide us with a good idea of what the sun's death might look like now. In fact, NASA's Hubble Telescope recently captured the explosive death of low-mass star like the sun and, as you can see in the extremely rare image, it's spectacular.

NASA first released the stunning new photo last Friday, noting that such images are extremely rare due to how quickly (in astronomical terms) this phase of a star's evolution occurs. Specifically, the photo shows theCalabash Nebula, a red giant, transforming into a planetary nebula by explosively spewing its outer layers of gas and other materials into space at more than 620,000mph, according to the space agency. The gas (the yellow stuff) can be see shooting into opposite directions, creating the beautiful spectacle.

NASA also points outCalabash Nebula is often referred to as the Rotten Egg Nebula, because it contains a lot of sulphur, which can smell like a rotten egg. So, does that mean space is, uh, letting one rip as the star dies? Thankfully, NASA said we're more than 5,000 light years away. Phew.

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The Calabash Nebula, pictured here which has the technical name OH 231.8+04.2 is a spectacular example of the death of a low-mass star like the Sun. ESA/Hubble/NASA

NASA and the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope has captured a rare image that shows the spectacular death of a star.

The dying star can be seen transforming from a red giant to a planetary nebula called the Calabash Nebula, technically known as 231.8+04.2, according to the ESA. During this transformation, the dying star blows its outer layers of gas and dust out into the surrounding space at a speed close to 621,371 miles per hour.

The nebula is also known as the Rotten Egg Nebula, the ESA reports, because it contains a lot of sulphur, which smells like rotten egg when it combines with other elements. Luckily, as the nebula resides over 5,000 light-years away in the constellation of Puppis, humans don't need to worry about the stench.

The star's death occurs "within the blink of an eye in astronomical terms," according to the ESA, which explains why this kind of photo is hard to come by. Next, the star will evolve into a fully formed planetary nebula over the next thousand years.

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PHOTOS: Amazing images captured by the Hubble Telescope

PHOTOS: Amazing images captured by the Hubble Telescope

One of the Antennae galaxies.

One of the Antennae galaxies.

The galaxy Messier 64, the result of a collision between two galaxies, about 17 million light years from Earth.

The galaxy Messier 64, the result of a collision between two galaxies, about 17 million light years from Earth.

Galaxy NGC 3079, which appears to have a gaseous bubble at its center.

Galaxy NGC 3079, which appears to have a gaseous bubble at its center.

NGC 6302, also called the Bug Nebula, only about 4,000 light years away.

NGC 6302, also called the Bug Nebula, only about 4,000 light years away.

NGC 3372, the Great Nebula in Carina, about 300 light years across and 7,500 light years from Earth.

NGC 3372, the Great Nebula in Carina, about 300 light years across and 7,500 light years from Earth.

The Cat's Eye nebula (NGC 6543) with a dying star at its core.

The Cat's Eye nebula (NGC 6543) with a dying star at its core.

Looking from the top down (or bottom up) at NGC 4911, in the Coma Cluster of galaxies a staggering 320 million light years from Earth.

Looking from the top down (or bottom up) at NGC 4911, in the Coma Cluster of galaxies a staggering 320 million light years from Earth.

Supernova 1987A, about 163,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Supernova 1987A, about 163,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

The Cone Nebula, only about 2,500 light years away.

The Cone Nebula, only about 2,500 light years away.

The Crab Nebula as seen in this composite photo combining images from Hubble and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, each capturing a different spectrum of light.

The Crab Nebula as seen in this composite photo combining images from Hubble and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, each capturing a different spectrum of light.

The Crab Nebula as shot by Hubble alone. It's about 6,500 light years away in the constellation Taurus.

The Crab Nebula as shot by Hubble alone. It's about 6,500 light years away in the constellation Taurus.

A portion of the Eagle Nebula, one of the so-called "Pillars of Creation."

A portion of the Eagle Nebula, one of the so-called "Pillars of Creation."

A different view of a portion of the Eagle Nebula.

A different view of a portion of the Eagle Nebula.

A different view of a portion of the Eagle Nebula.

A different view of a portion of the Eagle Nebula.

Yet another view of one of the "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula.

Yet another view of one of the "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula.

A distant quasar and its five stars, with the light-bending effect occasionally seen in images of extremely distant objects.

A distant quasar and its five stars, with the light-bending effect occasionally seen in images of extremely distant objects.

This is the center of our galaxy, a composite photo taken by Hubble in near-infrared light, the Spitzer Space Telescope in infrared light and the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

This is the center of our galaxy, a composite photo taken by Hubble in near-infrared light, the Spitzer Space Telescope in infrared light and the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

Another composite shot from the three telescopes, this one of the Antennae galaxies. (Chandra X-ray Observatory Center)

Another composite shot from the three telescopes, this one of the Antennae galaxies. (Chandra X-ray Observatory Center)

The "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula.

The "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula.

The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, only 650 light years away.

The Helix Nebula, NGC 7293, only 650 light years away.

The famous Horsehead Nebula, which resides in the constellation Orion.

The famous Horsehead Nebula, which resides in the constellation Orion.

This is a plume of gas and dust in the Carina Nebula, about 7,500 light years away.

This is a plume of gas and dust in the Carina Nebula, about 7,500 light years away.

Hubble is perhaps at its best when trained upon the closest objects. This spectacular shot shows the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, just two planets away.

Hubble is perhaps at its best when trained upon the closest objects. This spectacular shot shows the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, just two planets away.

A near-infrared shot of Jupiter showing the shadows of three of its moons -- Io, Ganymede, and Callisto -- on the surface.

A near-infrared shot of Jupiter showing the shadows of three of its moons -- Io, Ganymede, and Callisto -- on the surface.

Giant storms occasionally erupt through the swirling gases of Jupiter; here, an infrared image of storm activity is superimposed on a Hubble image taken at roughly the same time.

Giant storms occasionally erupt through the swirling gases of Jupiter; here, an infrared image of storm activity is superimposed on a Hubble image taken at roughly the same time.

A close-up view of two "twisters" in the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8), 5,000 light years away.

A close-up view of two "twisters" in the Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8), 5,000 light years away.

Here's a planet that needs no introduction.

Here's a planet that needs no introduction.

Mars in 1997, when it was only about 60 million miles from Earth, a relatively close pass.

Mars in 1997, when it was only about 60 million miles from Earth, a relatively close pass.

Mars in 2001, when it was less than 45 million miles away.

Mars in 2001, when it was less than 45 million miles away.

The "Pillar and Jets" section of the Carina Nebula.

The "Pillar and Jets" section of the Carina Nebula.

Back to Jupiter. This photo shows additional red spots, or swirling storms in the clouds of gas.

Back to Jupiter. This photo shows additional red spots, or swirling storms in the clouds of gas.

A close-up view of the center of the Centaurus A galaxy.

A close-up view of the center of the Centaurus A galaxy.

The nebula in Orion, about 1,500 light years away.

The nebula in Orion, about 1,500 light years away.

Pandoras Cluster, a cluster of galaxies that appear to have been created by a collision of four separate clusters.

Pandoras Cluster, a cluster of galaxies that appear to have been created by a collision of four separate clusters.

A longer view of the "Pillar and Jets" section of the Carina Nebula.

A longer view of the "Pillar and Jets" section of the Carina Nebula.

The often-observed Ring Nebula, about 2,000 light years away and one light year across.

The often-observed Ring Nebula, about 2,000 light years away and one light year across.

Saturn, with its rings at maximum tilt of 27 degrees, shot in ultraviolet light.

Saturn, with its rings at maximum tilt of 27 degrees, shot in ultraviolet light.

An unusual perspective on Saturn from 2009.

An unusual perspective on Saturn from 2009.

Saturn's amazing rings.

Saturn's amazing rings.

The Sombrero Galaxy, one of the largest galaxies in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies, as seen in infrared light.

The Sombrero Galaxy, one of the largest galaxies in the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies, as seen in infrared light.

Another view of the Sombrero, 50,000 light years across and 28 million light years from Earth.

Another view of the Sombrero, 50,000 light years across and 28 million light years from Earth.

The M81 galaxy, a bright spiral about 12 million light years from Earth.

The M81 galaxy, a bright spiral about 12 million light years from Earth.

The spiral galaxy M100, in a 1993 image that proved, by its clarity, the success of the Space Shuttle astronauts in repairing Hubble.

The spiral galaxy M100, in a 1993 image that proved, by its clarity, the success of the Space Shuttle astronauts in repairing Hubble.

Spiral galaxy M74.

Spiral galaxy M74.

This image is from a portion of the Large Magellanic Cloud, about 175,000 light years from Earth.

This image is from a portion of the Large Magellanic Cloud, about 175,000 light years from Earth.

The dwarf galaxy NGC 4214, a nursery for young stars, about 10 million light years away.

The dwarf galaxy NGC 4214, a nursery for young stars, about 10 million light years away.

Planetary nebula NGC 2440 with a white dwarf at its center.

Planetary nebula NGC 2440 with a white dwarf at its center.

A light echo illuminates dust around supergiant star V838 Monocerotis.

A light echo illuminates dust around supergiant star V838 Monocerotis.

Hubble captured the burning debris from an exploding star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the light from which first reached Earth in 1987.

Hubble captured the burning debris from an exploding star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, the light from which first reached Earth in 1987.

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A spectacular new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows bright-blue wisps of glowing gas and hot, sparkling, young stars within a satellite dwarf galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).

The LMC is one of the smaller satellite galaxies that orbit the Milky Way, and it's among a collection of galaxies known as the local group. It is one of the closest galaxies to Earth, at about 163,000 light-years away.

This dazzling new Hubble image peers into a stellar nursery known as N159, which measures more than 150 light-years across and houses many hot, newborn stars. [Hubble in Pictures: Astronomers' Top Picks (Photos)]

"These stars are emitting intense ultraviolet light, which causes nearby hydrogen gas to glow, and torrential stellar winds, which are carving out ridges, arcs and filaments from the surrounding material," Hubble researchers said in a statement when debuting the photo.

Within this stellar nursery lies a butterfly-shaped cosmic cloud known as the Papillon Nebula. The region consists of vast amounts of dense gas that give way to the birth of new stars.

N159 is located south of the Tarantula Nebula, which is designated heic1402 another region known for massive star birth within the LMC. The Tarantula Nebula is located 170,000 light-years from Earth and is believed to house hundreds of thousands of stars. Inside the Tarantula Nebula lies an incredibly bright region known as 30 Doradus, which is considered a hotspot for star formation, according to the statement, released jointly by NASA and the European Space Agency.

This beautiful new image, one of many taken by the Hubble telescope, was captured using Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys.

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This breathtaking new image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures electric-blue wisps of gas and bright stars in the early stages of birth.

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A spectacular new image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows bright-blue wisps of glowing gas and hot, sparkling, young stars within a satellite dwarf galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC).

The LMC is one of the smallersatellite galaxies that orbit the Milky Way, and its among a collection of galaxies known as the local group. It is one of the closest galaxies to Earth, at about 163,000 light-years away.

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This dazzling new Hubble image peers into a stellar nursery known as N159, which measures more than 150 light-years across and houses many hot, newborn stars. [Hubble in Pictures: Astronomers Top Picks (Photos)]

These stars are emitting intense ultraviolet light, which causes nearby hydrogen gas to glow, and torrential stellar winds, which are carving out ridges, arcs and filaments from the surrounding material, Hubble researcherssaid in a statementwhen debuting the photo.

Within this stellar nursery lies a butterfly-shaped cosmic cloud known as the Papillon Nebula. The region consists of vast amounts of dense gas that give way to the birth of new stars.

N159 is located south of the Tarantula Nebula, which is designated heic1402 another region known for massive star birth within the LMC. The Tarantula Nebula is located 170,000 light-years from Earth and is believed tohouse hundreds of thousands of stars. Inside the Tarantula Nebula lies an incredibly bright region known as 30 Doradus, which is considered a hotspot for star formation, according to the statement, released jointly by NASA and the European Space Agency.

This beautiful new image, one of many taken by the Hubble telescope, was captured using Hubbles Advanced Camera for Surveys.

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The Hubble Space Telescope has peered deep into the heart of our Milky Way Galaxy, revealing a tapestry of more than half a million stars, NASA announced Thursday.

A stunning image shows the impressive array of stars. Except for a few blue foreground stars, the stars are part of the Milky Ways nuclear star cluster, the most massive and densest star cluster in our galaxy, explained NASA, in a statement. So packed with stars, it is equivalent to having a million suns crammed between us and our closest stellar neighbor, Alpha Centauri.

The center of the Milky Way is located 27,000 light-years away.

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Experts used infrared technology to pierce through dust in our galaxys disk that obscured the star cluster. In the image, scientists translated infrared light, which is invisible to human eyes, into colors the eye can see. The red stars are either embedded or shrouded by intervening dust, said NASA, explaining that dense clouds of gas and dust are seen in silhouette, appearing dark against the bright background stars. These clouds are so thick that even Hubbles infrared capability could not penetrate them, it said.

The picture, which spans 50 light-years across, is a mosaic stitched from nine separate images from Hubbles Wide Field Camera 3. The snowstorm of stars in the image is just the tip of the iceberg: Astronomers estimate that about 10 million stars in this cluster are too faint to be captured in this image, said NASA.

The space agency explains that the star cluster surrounds the Milky Ways supermassive black hole, which is about 4 million times the mass of our sun.

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The Hubble space telescope, which was launched by NASA in 1990, celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. The telescope is operated by NASA and the European Space Agency.

The telescope recently helped astronomers find one of the largest-ever black holes in giant galaxy NGC 4889, some 300 million light years away.

Related: NASA wants to unlock the universe's secrets with telescope more powerful than Hubble

In February NASA unveiled plans for a powerful new telescope with a view more than 100 times wider than Hubble.

The Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST) is designed to help researchers unravel the secrets of dark energy and dark matter, and explore the evolution of the universe, according to NASA.

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The Hubble Space Telescope was deployed from the Space shuttle Discovery during STS-31 on April 25, 1990. Since then, there have been 5 servicing missions that continued to upgrade the telescope's scientific instruments and operational systems. Hubble reached a major milestone, its 20th anniversary in orbit, on April 24, 2010.

Hubble imagery has both delighted and amazed people around the world and has rewritten astronomy textbooks with its discoveries.

This Hubble photo is of a small portion of one of the largest-seen star-birth regions in the galaxy, the Carina Nebula. Towers of cool hydrogen laced with dust rise from the wall of the nebula. The pillar is also being pushed apart from within, as infant stars buried inside it fire off jets of gas that can be seen streaming from towering peaks. Credit: NASA, ESA, and M. Livio and the Hubble 20th Anniversary Team (STScI). View larger image

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