Sharpless 29 Wall Art Size:Large (24 x 24) The observations of NGC 1898

The observations of NGC 1898 will help to determine whether their properties are similar to the ones found in the Milky Way

a small nearby galaxy that orbits our galaxy

with heavier stars “burning” at higher temperatures

Dense pillars of cool hydrogen gas laced with dust appear at the upper left of the picture

Sharpless 29 Wall Art Size:Large (24 x 24) The observations of NGC 1898The OmegaCAM imager on ESOs VLT Survey Telescope has captured this glittering view of the stellar nursery called Sharpless 29. Many astronomical phenomena can be seen in this giant image, including cosmic dust and gas clouds that reflect, absorb, and re emit the light of hot young stars within the nebula. Credit: ESO