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A bow shock near a young star

March 6, 2002 · ESA/Hubble · LL Orionis , NGC 1977 510 · Orion

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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.

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