Sharpless 140 lies almost 3000 light-years from Earth
Title

Sharpless 140 lies almost 3000 light-years from Earth

Caption

Sharpless 140 lies almost 3000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus. At its heart is a cluster of three deeply embedded young stars, which are each several thousand times brighter than the Sun. Spitzer Space Telescope.

Date

20th century

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP15A06_210

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