CB 130-3 (also known as LDN 507) is a dense carbon-chain rich molecular cloud located in the constellation of Serpens about 253 light years (200 pc) away from Earth.[1] Objects like CB 130-3 form many new stars through stellar formation. The central dense areas are dark orange clouds surrounded by a light blue haze of gas. The central dense cloud of gas blocks out background light from stars entirely.[2][3]
.jpg) An image of CB 130-3 taken by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope. | |
| Object type | Molecular cloud |
|---|---|
| Other designations | LDN 507 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
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| Declination | required |
| Distance | 253 / 200 |
Notable features | Dense orange molecular cloud that blocks background light surrounded by light blue gas |
Reference
edit- ^ Cowing, Keith (2022-11-18). "Hubble Views Cosmic Cloud CB 130-3". SpaceRef. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ "ESASky 5.3.0". sky.esa.int. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
- ^ Lazaro, Enrico de (2022-11-14). "Hubble Spots Carbon-Chain-Rich Molecular Cloud | Sci.News". Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Retrieved 2023-10-29.