Crystal Ball Nebula in Taurus

Planetary nebula NGC 1514, also known as the Crystal Ball Nebula, is situated in the Taurus constellation approximately 800 light-years away from Earth.

Crystal Ball Nebula in Taurus

These nebulae are created when stars reach the end of their life cycle, expelling layers of hot gas into the surrounding space. This gas then creates a growing shell, revealing the star's core at its center.