10 breathtaking images of star forming regions captured by NASA
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- These images provide a glimpse into the fascinating world of star formation, revealing the intricate details of this complex and dynamic process.
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Star formation is a fascinating process that has been studied extensively by astronomers around the world. NASA frequently shares captivating photos of star-forming regions in the universe. Here are 10 striking images captured by NASA. (Instagram/@nasahubble)
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The Rosette nebula, a star-forming region located about 5,000 light-years from Earth, is home to young star clusters. (Instagram/@nasa)
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NGC 346 is a star-forming region located in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), a dwarf galaxy that is a satellite of the Milky Way. (Instagram/@nasa)
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This image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the Orion Nebula, a star-forming region located about 1,300 light-years away from Earth. The image reveals the intricate details of the star-forming process, with newborn stars and their associated protoplanetary disks visible in the nebula. (Instagram/@nasahubble)
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This image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows the Trifid Nebula, a star-forming region located about 5,400 light-years away from Earth. (Instagram/@nasahubble)
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Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or Swan Nebula, is one of the largest star-forming regions in our Milky Way Galaxy. (Instagram/@nasahubble)
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Shown here is a detailed close-up of Rho Ophiuchi, the closest star-forming region to Earth. (Instagram/@nasa)
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G35.2-0.7N is a star-forming region located around 7,200 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Aquila. (Instagram/@nasahubble)
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N79 is a massive star-forming complex located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. (Instagram/@nasa)
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