Zooming into the L1688 star-forming region

This video takes us on a journey to the L1688 region, where new stars are being born. We first see the Milky Way in visible light, and then we switch to an infrared view, which reveals young stars hidden by dust in this region.

Credit:

ESO, N. Risinger (skysurvey.org), DSS, S. Guisard, Meingast et al. Music: Johan B. Monell

About the Video

Id:eso2307b
Release date:11 May 2023, 14:00
Related releases:eso2307
Duration:55 s
Frame rate:25 fps

About the Object

Name:L1688
Type:Milky Way : Nebula : Type : Star Formation
Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Dark
Category:Nebulae

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