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    R Corona Australis Star-forming Region

    Date: 01 Mar 2005
    Satellite: XMM-Newton
    Depicts: R Corona Australis Star-forming Region
    Copyright: UH88 / Nedachi et al

    This stunning image comes from the R Corona Australis star-forming region, about 500 light years from Earth. This image was created with the University of Hawaii 2.2 metre telescope in the near infrared waveband. Many protostars (reddish) and young stars (bright white) are seen here.


    Last Update: 10 Mar 2005

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