Taurus Molecular Cloud: Star Formation Region | ESO
The Taurus molecular cloud (TMC-1) is an interstellar molecular cloud in the constellations Taurus and Auriga. This cloud hosts a stellar nursery containing hundreds of newly formed stars. The Taurus molecular cloud is only ~430 light years away from Earth, making it possibly the nearest large star formation region. It has been important in star formation studies at all wavelengths.
Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Release Date: Feb. 15, 2012
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