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We have a specific community challenge for you today: a ringed planet and a #nebula.

Have you come across any in #SpaceEngine? Share yours below!

Image from team member Mike.

Did you know that along with our social channels and Discord, we also have an official #SpaceEngine Reddit?

Along with sharing your finds with the community, the Reddit is actively moderated by team members who note bug reports and answer questions.

#VPContrastSaturday
Planet in the Kapteyn's Star -system (a M1 red subdwarf)
~12.83 ly from Sol.

We highlighted a few #nebulae in #SpaceEngine earlier this week, but what's one more? This is PK 205+14.1 or the Medusa Nebula.

Image from team member Mike.

#Nebulae are interesting for several reasons, but what about their shapes? They are all so unique!

Do you have a favourite #nebula shape you've come across in SE?

Share it below!

Images from team members Mike and @astronomermegan.bsky.social

Did you know there isn't a set amount of stars in a star cluster? Some may have only 10 stars, while others have millions!

Share an image from a recent cluster you visited in SE below!

Video from team member Mike.

We're ending the week with a visit to NGC 2164.

Have you visited it in SpaceEngine yet?

Image from team member Mike.

Do you have a favourite Brown Dwarf? Let us know in the comments or share an image of it from SE below.

Video from team member Mike.