NGC 1333

NGC 1333, also known as the Embryo Nebula, is a bright reflection nebula first discovered by Eduard Schonfeld in 1855. The presence of emission-line stars and Herbig-Haro objects established NGC 1333 as a young region of very active star formation. These Herbig-Haro objects form when ionised material ejected from young stars collides with the surrounding cloud. These objects take their names from George Herbig and Guillermo Haro who first described them over 50 years ago. Reports suggest that there could be around 45 of these objects associated with this nebula, they are a relatively brief cosmic light show as they only last a few thousand years.

It is found in the OB2 Molecular Cloud in the constellation of Perseus approx. 1,000 light-years from Earth.

Pixinsight, Blur Exterminator, Affinity, Star Exterminator, Topaz De-Noise/Sharpen