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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"
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
UKIRT: Aloha Orion
06/01/2005
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
19/12/2004
The Galactic Center in Infrared
07/11/2004
The Bubble
16/07/2004
Massive Star Forming Region DR21 in Infrared
14/04/2004
The Orion Nebula from CFHT
15/03/2004
An Orion Deep Field
15/01/2004
Reflections on the 1970s
02/10/2003
Our Galaxy in Stars, Gas, and Dust
28/09/2003
The Galactic Center in Infrared
07/09/2003
Galactic Supernova Remnant IC 443
03/09/2003
The E Nebula in Aquila
20/08/2003
Elements of the Swan Nebula
11/08/2003
The Horsehead Nebula
13/07/2003
Disappearing Clouds in Carina
30/06/2003
The Bubble Nebula from NOAO
17/06/2003
M42: Wisps of the Orion Nebula
25/02/2003
Molecular Cloud Barnard 68
02/02/2003
BHR 71: Stars, Clouds, and Jets
27/01/2003
The Reflecting Dust Clouds of Orion
21/01/2003
Colorful Clouds of Orion
20/12/2002
M17: Omega Nebula Star Factory
10/12/2002
NGC 2359: Thor's Helmet
05/12/2002