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Taurus molecular cloud
Interstellar molecular cloud in the constellations Taurus and Auriga
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The Taurus molecular cloud (TMC-1) is an interstellar molecular cloud in the constellations Taurus and Auriga. It is only 140 pc (430 ly) away from Earth, making it possibly the nearest large star formation region. It hosts a stellar nursery containing hundreds of newly formed stars.
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🇺🇸 A Baby Star Blows A Giant Gaseous Ring
Observing the Taurus Molecular Cloud, a research team led by Kyushu University has found that during the early growth period of a baby star, the proto...
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