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Located in the constellation of Cepheus, this nebula is about 2,400 light-years away from us. The bright star just above the nebula, near the top of the image, is a very bright and massive star - its radiation is striking the nebula, giving the upper side its glow. This radiation is also compressing the nebula, triggering the creation of new stars.
Located in the constellation of Cepheus, this nebula is about 2,400 light-years away from us. The bright star just above the nebula, near the top of the image, is a very bright and massive star - its radiation is striking the nebula, giving the upper side its glow. This radiation is also compressing the nebula, triggering the creation of new stars.