5 breathtaking images of stellar nurseries captured by NASA

Stellar nurseries are vast clouds of gas and dust where stars are born.

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These cosmic wonders are found throughout the universe, and they are essential to the formation of galaxies.

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Stellar nurseries are often home to young stars that are still in the process of forming.

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Pillars of Creation

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A Newly Formed Star

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A Stellar Nursery Up Close

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Star Formation in a Distant Galaxy

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A Dramatic Stellar Explosion

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