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                        Astronomy Picture of the Day

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                               2025 January 25

                   Stardust in the Perseus Molecular Cloud
                  Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Schilling

   Explanation: Clouds of stardust drift through this deep skyscape,
   across the Perseus molecular cloud some 850 light-years away. Dusty
   nebulae reflecting light from embedded young stars stand out in the
   nearly 4 degree wide field of view. With a characteristic bluish color
   reflection nebula NGC 1333 is prominent near center. Hints of
   contrasting red emission from Herbig-Haro objects, the jets and shocked
   glowing gas emanating from recently formed stars, are scattered across
   the dusty expanse. While many stars are forming in the molecular cloud,
   most are obscured at visible wavelengths by the pervasive dust. The
   chaotic environment surrounding NGC 1333 may be similar to one in which
   our own Sun formed over 4.5 billion years ago. At the estimated
   distance of the Perseus molecular cloud, this cosmic scene would span
   about 80 light-years.

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