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The formation of stars, Herschel

01/12/2020 170 views 6 likes 453060 ID

The Horsehead Nebula, Herschel.

Intense radiation streaming away from new-born stars heats the surrounding gas and dust, right, making it shine brightly to Herschel’s sensitive infrared eyes, (pink and white). 

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    © ESA/Herschel/PACS, SPIRE/N. Schneider, Ph. André, V. Könyves (CEA Saclay, France) for the 'Gould Belt survey' Key Programme
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