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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"

Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View

Orion Nebula: The 2MASS View

12/06/1998

Closeup of Antennae Galaxy Collision

Closeup of Antennae Galaxy Collision

27/10/1997

Young Suns

Young Suns

11/06/1997

The Heart Of Orion

The Heart Of Orion

23/05/1997

X-Rays From IC 443 Credit:

X-Rays From IC 443
Credit:

02/05/1997

Twistin' by the Lagoon

Twistin' by the Lagoon

23/01/1997