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4 January 2023

A myriad of stars is revealed behind the faint orange glow of the Sh2-54 nebula in this new infrared image. Located in the constellation Serpens, this stunning stellar nursery has been captured in all its intricate detail using the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for Astronomy (VISTA) based at ESO’s Paranal Observatory in Chile.

The release, images and videos are available on:
https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2301/

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The ESO Department of Communication
4 January 2023




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