Star Formation in the Pacman Nebula

Image Credit & Copyright: Craig Stocks

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A nebula that appears blue in the middle and is surrounded by red-glowing gas is featured. Dramatic lanes of dark dust cut through the nebula's left side. A group of stars is visible toward the nebula's center.