The Taurus Molecular Cloud: Wide-field view | ESO

The Taurus Molecular Cloud: Wide-field view | ESO

This image shows a wide-field view of part of the Taurus Molecular Cloud, about 430 light-years from Earth. Its relative closeness makes it an ideal place to study the formation of stars. Many dark clouds of obscuring dust are clearly visible against the background stars.

Credit: Digitized Sky Survey 2

Acknowledgment: Davide De Martin

Release Date: Feb. 15, 2023

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