<p>The Veil Nebula is the lingering result of a <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/04/140424-superbright-supernova-gravitational-lens-science/">supernova</a> that exploded about 8,000 years ago. The ripples and veins of color arise when the explosion's shock wave collides with cooler, denser pockets of gas in space.</p>
A Beautiful Death
The Veil Nebula is the lingering result of a supernova that exploded about 8,000 years ago. The ripples and veins of color arise when the explosion's shock wave collides with cooler, denser pockets of gas in space.
- Week's Best Space Pictures
Week's Best Space Pictures: The Veil Nebula Shimmers
The remnants of a supernova create ripples in space and puzzling Pluto images intrigue scientists.
Feed your need for heavenly views of the universe every Friday with our picks of the most awe-inspiring space pictures. This week, ribbons of water trail between islands, and two of Saturn's moons play coy.
