Zooming in on the Young Star in Reflection Nebula IC 2631 | ESO

Zooming in on the Young Star in Reflection Nebula IC 2631 | ESO

This video journey starts with a view of the spectacular southern Milky Way and then closes in on the inconspicuous southern constellation of Chameleon (The Chameleon). The final image shows a detailed view of the blue reflection nebula IC 2631 around the young star HD 97300.

Distance: about 500 light years

Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)/N. Risinger/Digitized Sky Survey 2

Duration: 50 seconds

Release Date: February 10, 2016

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