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The Protostars within Lynds 483

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2025 is “The Protostars within Lynds 483,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI. The original explanation runs about 122 words.

The Protostars within Lynds 483
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Two protostars are hidden in a single pixel near the center of a striking hourglass-shaped nebula in this near-infrared image from the James Webb Space Telescope.”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 13, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 122 words

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