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Molecular cloud

space Maturity 9-11

Space has big clouds of gas.

Barnard 68.jpg
Barnard 68.jpg
These clouds are very thick. They help make new stars.
Herschel’s view of the Taurus molecular cloud ESA384012.jpg
Herschel’s view of the Taurus molecular cloud ESA384012.jpg
This is how stars are born. It is like a nursery. Can you see the clouds?
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Serpens south.jpg

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Barnard 68.jpg
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"Finger of God" Bok globule in the Carina...
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Part of the Taurus Molecular Cloud.jpg

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