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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"
vdB 152: Reflection Nebula in Cepheus
14/06/2007
The Merope Reflection Nebula
11/06/2007
The Horsehead Nebula
27/05/2007
Flame Nebula Close-Up
02/02/2007
Thor's Helmet from CFHT
30/01/2007
Orion's Cradle
25/01/2007
The Orion Deep Field
06/01/2007
M42: Wisps of the Orion Nebula
20/11/2006
The Antennae Galaxies in Collision
24/10/2006
NGC 7635: The Bubble
18/10/2006
An Orion Deep Field
15/10/2006
Reflection Nebulas in Orion
10/10/2006
Galactic Center Star Clusters
10/08/2006
Horse Head Shaped Reflection Nebula IC 4592
08/08/2006
Still Life with NGC 2170
05/08/2006
The Galactic Center in Infrared
16/07/2006
A Dust Cloud in NGC 281
20/04/2006
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
09/04/2006
Cosmic Tornado HH49/50
03/02/2006
Thor's Helmet in H-Alpha
02/02/2006
NGC 1999: South of Orion
30/01/2006
Orion Nebula: The Hubble View
19/01/2006
Hydrogen and Dust in the Rosette Nebula
23/12/2005
NGC 2359: Thor's Helmet
19/11/2005
NGC 7635: The Bubble Nebula
07/11/2005
The Star Pillars of Sharpless 171
27/09/2005
Portrait of RY Tauri
23/09/2005
M42: Wisps of the Orion Nebula
18/09/2005
X-Ray Portrait of Trumpler 14
02/09/2005
Still Life with NGC 2170
03/03/2005