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Molecular Cloud
A dense and cold region of interstellar space composed primarily of molecular hydrogen, serving as the birthplace of stars. The molecular cloud associated with NGC 346 is actively forming new stars.
Source: science.nasa.gov
APODs including "Molecular Cloud"
T Tauri: A Star is Formed
03/08/2009
The Horsehead Nebula
21/07/2009
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
23/06/2009
Dark Markings of the Sky
25/04/2009
NGC 1333 Stardust
18/04/2009
Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) and Planetary Nebula
12/03/2009
IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula
05/03/2009
Orion Nebula: The Hubble View
22/02/2009
Orion's Belt Continued
11/02/2009
The Bubble Nebula
24/01/2009
NGC 2170: Celestial Still Life
14/01/2009
The Dark Doodad Nebula
08/12/2008
The Horsehead Nebula in Orion
26/11/2008
Haunting the Cepheus Flare
30/10/2008
Great Orion Nebulae
23/10/2008
IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula
27/08/2008
Dark Clouds of the Carina Nebula
28/05/2008
Shaping NGC 6188
02/05/2008
South of Orion
03/04/2008
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
23/03/2008
M78 and Reflecting Dust Clouds in Orion
18/03/2008
Star Forming Region LH 95
12/03/2008
Long Stem Rosette
14/02/2008
Thor's Emerald Helmet
17/01/2008
The Cocoon Nebula from CFHT
14/01/2008
Reflections on the 1970s
20/12/2007
T Tauri and Hind's Variable Nebula
13/12/2007
Stardust in Perseus
29/11/2007
Stars Forming in Serpens
31/08/2007
Cosmic Tornado HH49/50
11/08/2007