Zooming into L1688 Star-forming Region in Ophiuchus | ESO

Zooming into L1688 Star-forming Region in Ophiuchus | ESO

This video takes us on a journey to the L1688 region, where new stars are being born. We first see the Milky Way in visible light, and then we switch to an infrared view, which reveals young stars hidden by dust in this region.

Distance: 450 light years

Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Duration: 55 seconds

Release Date: May 11, 2023

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