image of the day
IMAGE OF THE DAY
07-07-2025

Young stars illuminate a reflection nebula in Taurus 

Today's Image of the Day from the European Space Agency features a stunning reflection nebula known as GN 04.32.8 in the constellation Taurus. Reflection nebulae are cosmic clouds of fine dust that become visible not by producing their own light, but by reflecting the light of nearby stars.  Unlike emission nebulae, which glow due to ionized gases radiating light, reflection nebulae shine more subtly.  The light from nearby stars strikes the dust particles within the cloud and scatters in many directions - especially...
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