... The Helix Nebula is the closest example of a planetary nebula created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star. The outer gasses of the star expelled into space appear from our vantage point as if we are looking down a helix. International Space Station in Transit . ... A stunning telescopic image of the International Space Station crossing in front of an eight day old Moon, this picture was captured on April 11th. ... The Southern Sky from the International Space Station . ... Galaxies.. ...