标签: emission region

RCW 85

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礁湖星云的深空影像

2023年9月28日 The Deep Lagoon Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis, Christian Sasse Explanation: Ridges of glowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds inhabit the turbulent, cosmic depths of the Lagoon Nebula. Also known as M8, The bright star forming region is about 5,000 light-years distant. It makes for a popular stop on telescopic tours of the cons...

海鸥星云

2023年1月19日 The Seagull Nebula Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Taylor Explanation: A broad expanse of glowing gas and dust presents a bird-like visage to astronomers from planet Earth, suggesting its popular moniker – The Seagull Nebula. Using narrowband image data, this 3-panel mosaic of the cosmic bird covers a 2.5 degree swath across the plane ...