A Beautiful DeathThe 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.
Photograph by NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI/ AURA)

Week's Best Space Pictures: The Veil Nebula Shimmers

The remnants of a supernova create ripples in space and puzzling Pluto images intrigue scientists.

ByJane J. Lee
September 25, 2015

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.