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The tarantula’s cosmic web: Astronomers map violent star formation in nebula outside our galaxy

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Astronomers have unveiled intricate details of the star-forming region 30 Doradus, also known as the Tarantula Nebula, using new observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). Now we can see the nebula in a new light, with wispy gas clouds that provide insight into how massive stars shape this region.

Source: ScienceDaily.com