The Invisible Dragon

NASA/JPL-Caltech2010-07-07

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A dragon-shaped cloud of dust seems to fly out from a bright explosion in this infrared light image from NASA Spitzer Space Telescope. These views have revealed that this dark cloud, called M17 SWex, is forming stars at a furious rate.

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Title: The Invisible Dragon
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2010-07-07
Rights: JPL

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