You'd Like Us to Think That, Wouldn't You?

This photo of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) is the Feb. 22 pic for Astronomy magazine's "Astronomy Picture of the Day:"

At least, that's what Astronomy would like its readers to believe. Thought the idea that it's a giant brain coming straight at us from outer space to control all of our brains would slip right past, us, eh? Too bad; we're wise to your plans now, and scientists will begin developing two giant aspirin to lull this Galactic Space Brain into oblivion.