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Stars Versus Dust in the Carina Nebula

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA); Processing: Franco Meconi (Terraza al Cosmos)

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Brown dust pillars in the Carina Nebula are shown. Many appear like a torch since their ends are lit up with starlight.
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