Purple Gum
Young stars shine shortly after they’re born in this stellar nursery, a nebula called Gum 56. This image was taken at the La Silla Observatory in Chile as part of ESO’s Cosmic Gems program.
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Young stars shine shortly after they’re born in this stellar nursery, a nebula called Gum 56. This image was taken at the La Silla Observatory in Chile as part of ESO’s Cosmic Gems program.