Astronomers uncover the mystery behind the breath-taking nebula NGC 6164/6165

An unusual binary stellar pair lies at the heart of this beautiful swirl of heated gas and dust

The nebula (NGC 6164/6165) surrounding HD 148937 as seen in visible light. (Credit: ESO)

Many a stellar astrophysicist have been intrigued by gas nebulae. The public has also had the privilege of gazing at the sheer beauty of these large clouds of gas and dust…