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NGC 6302 is a planetary nebula located in the direction of the Sagittarius constellation, whose visual appearance resembles a butterfly with two wings. It was first cataloged in the mid-19th century by James Dunlop. The nebula is also commonly known as the "Butterfly Nebula" or the "Bug Nebula." This celestial object stands out in observations due to its complex morphology and the extremely hot central stellar remnant, placing it among structures formed during the final stages of stellar evoluti