This metal print, captured by NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), showcases the Heart and Soul Nebulae (vast star-forming regions that are part of the Perseus spiral arm of our Milky Way​​. Witness the birthplace of stars, where new celestial bodies emerge from the dust and gas, roughly 6000 light years from.

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Displayed in brilliant colors representative of infrared wavelengths, this image features Maffei 1 and Maffei 2 — two galaxies that, while outside our Milky Way, are considered our cosmic neighbors​​. The aluminum print material adds depth and vibrancy to the colors, making the celestial scene leap from the surface with a life-like quality that's sure to captivate and inspire.