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HubbleTopImage of star-forming region Sh 2-106 (S106 IR)

March 26, 2026HUBBLE

HUBBLE features Sh 2-106, describing the young star S106 IR ejecting material at high speed and disrupting surrounding gas and dust, underscoring the violent dynamics of star formation.

Our #HubbleTopImage features a young star rebelling against its parent cloud!
There is nothing peaceful about star forming region Sh 2-106.
A devilish young star, named S106 IR 😈 lies in it and ejects material at high speed, disrupting the gas and dust around it.
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