Panning across the Star Formation Region Gum 15 | ESO

Panning across the Star Formation Region Gum 15 | ESO

This richly detailed pan video from the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope at the La Silla Observatory in Chile shows the star formation region Gum 15. This little-known object is located in the constellation of Vela (The Sails), some 3,000 light-years from Earth. The glowing cloud is a stunning example of an HII region. 

Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Music: movetwo

Duration: 50 seconds

Release Date: July 14, 2014

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