A starfield is dominated by light brown dust. In the middle is a parabolic gas cloud opening toward the lower right. A bright star is near the center at the apex of the parabolic gas cloud. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
星空主要由浅棕色尘埃组成。中间是向右下方张开的抛物线气体云。抛物线气体云顶点中心附近有一颗明亮的恒星。有关更多详细信息，请参阅说明。
2020 May 6 LDN 1471: A Windblown Star Cavity Image Credit: Hubble, NASA, ESA; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Explanation: What is the cause of this unusual parabolic structure? This illuminated cavity, known as LDN 1471, was created by a newly forming star, seen as the bright source at the peak of the parabola. This protostar is experiencing a stellar outflow which is then interacting with the surrounding material in the Perseus Molecular Cloud, causing it to brighten. We see only one side of the cavity — the other side is hidden by dark dust. The parabolic shape is caused by the widening of the stellar-wind blown cavity over time. Two additional structures can also be seen either side of the protostar, these are known…
