Title
Infant stars 'hatching' in the head of the hunter constellation, Orion
Caption
Infant stars 'hatching' in the head of the hunter constellation, Orion. The region featured in this image is called Barnard 30. It is located approximately 1,300 light-years away and sits on the right side of Orion's 'head,' just north of the massive star Lambda Orionis. Spitzer Space Telescope.
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A06_303
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,0Mb (3,1Mb) / 18,7in x 10,4in / 5614 x 3113 (300dpi)