Herschel Space Observatory's infrared image of Cygnus X, a massive star-forming region in the Milky Way galaxy, showcasing intricate filaments of cool gas and dust where new stars are born. The image spans 6x2 degrees and reveals the complexity of this stellar nursery located approximately 4500 light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 17/05/2012

Herschel's Cygnus X

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120517.html


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