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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"
Close-Up of the Bubble Nebula
18/11/1998
GLAST Gamma-Ray Sky Simulation
12/11/1998
Twistin' by the Lagoon
22/08/1998
Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View
12/06/1998
Closeup of Antennae Galaxy Collision
27/10/1997
Young Suns
11/06/1997
The Heart Of Orion
23/05/1997
X-Rays From IC 443 Credit:
02/05/1997
Twistin' by the Lagoon
23/01/1997