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A Bow Shock Near a Young Star


Depicts: LL Orionis
Copyright: NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

The Hubble Space Telescope continues to reveal various stunning and intricate treasures that reside within the nearby, intense star-forming region known as the Great Nebula in Orion. One such jewel is the bow shock around the very young star, LL Ori, featured in this Hubble Heritage image.
Last Update: 1 September 2019
24-Jan-2026 00:12 UT

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