![These images of Pa30 were captured with the Gemini North Telescope and its [S ii] filter. It reveals far more filaments than previous images, and shows that the filaments are cascades of knots. Image Credit: Tim Cunningham et al 2026 ApJ 1010 28](https://astrobitica.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/apjae9cb2f1_hr_20261014_142633-768x765.jpg)
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