This is a carbon star. The striking orange color comes from carbon compounds. These stars are older, having burned up most of their hydrogen fuel. As stars age, the higher elements are formed. Carbon stars are fun to look at with a telescope. amazing #amazing_longexpo #astronomia #astronomy #astrophoto #astro_photography_#astrophotography #astropicsdaily #awesome #bestoftheday #deepsky #deepspace #hubble #instadaily #longexposure #nasa #nightscape #nightsky #photooftheday #picoftheday #sky #space #star #stargazing #stars #starviewig #themilkyway #telescope #universe #universetoday by astropicsdaily
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