Why the pillow nebula shines so bright: NASA’s new findings on NGC 7027

NGC 7027, also known as the Pillow Planetary Nebula, is a bright, compact nebula located 3,000 light-years away in Cygnus. Its unique four-cornered shape, possibly caused by a central binary star system, makes it a target for scientific study and astrophotography. This nebula provides insights into stellar life cycles and the chemical enrichment of space.