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Here is a better representation of the nebula:
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If I rotate this picture 180°, it looks pretty much the same as the one in the OP.
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It’s not fake, just processed differently.
https://astrobackyard.com/caldwell-49-rosette-nebula/
The petals of this rose are actually a stellar nursery where new stars are being born. This nebula has also been referred to as the “skull”, as it resembles a human skull in certain orientations.
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