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A detailed new image of the Chamaeleon I dark cloud, the nearest star-forming region to Earth, reveals the intricate structure of stellar nurseries and the presence of Herbig-Haro objects, highlighting the ongoing process of star formation within this 2-billion-year-old nebula complex, captured by the Dark Energy Camera in Chile.
A detailed image from the Dark Energy Camera reveals the vibrant star-forming region of Chamaeleon I, showcasing the complex processes of star birth, the influence of young stars on their environment, and the diverse stellar population within this nearby cosmic nursery, shaped by broader cosmic forces like supernova shockwaves.
The article describes the stunning Chamaeleon I star-forming region, a nearby molecular cloud about 500 light years away, captured in a detailed image by the Dark Energy Camera. It highlights the region's complex structure of dust, reflection nebulae, and young stars, including jets and outflows from star formation processes. The region hosts around 226 stars, mostly low-mass red dwarfs, with ongoing star formation activity, and provides insights into the early stages of stellar evolution within a cosmic masterpiece of interstellar gas and dust.