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The Horsehead Nebula (infrared)


The Horsehead Nebula (infrared)
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This infrared image of the Horsehead Nebula reveals the inner structure of this dark nebula. Stars that are obscured in visible light shine through the gas and dust, proving that this nebula is an active star-forming region.

If interested, read more about: Molecular Clouds and Dark Nebulae


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The Horsehead Nebula (infrared)
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Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Published by Published or last modified on 2025-01-26
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