The musings of a lifelong astronomy geek, covering astronomical and general science items of interest from both the wider universe and right here on the pale blue dot.
This image is featured today on CNN, but go to this site and check it out full resolution. Click on the image and it should come up full resolution. Get it as big as your screen will allow and then go exploring. This is a nebula where stars are being born.
A zoomable version is available here.
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