Pictured above is the chicken nebula. This image was taken by the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. Near the center of the nebula are dark, small molecular clouds that are rich in obscuring cosmic dust. These sites are potential for new stars, but their future is uncertain because they are being rapidly eroded by nearby young stars. This nebula lies about 6,000 light years away and spans about 70 light years. I chose this photo because how can you resist a chicken in a nebula? Classic.
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