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Astronomy: Formation of stars in DR21
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This closeup infrared photo from the Spitzer Space Telescope shows the cloud DR21 with newborn stars. It is located approximately at 6.000 light years, near Cygnus and spans 75 light years. The cloud contains huge bubbles which are a complex mixture of gas, dust and very massive stars. The patterns are caused by interactions between interstellar winds, radiation pressure, magnetic fields and gravity. Related subjects>> Star formation in Orion>> How are a star and planets formed? >> First picture of an Exoplanet in 2M1207 |
 Stunning image of newborn stars < JPG image 640 X 480 pixels > |
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