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A bird resembling stellar nursery was snapped by Europe's MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope. A cloud of gas, once called Sharpless 2-292, forms the glowing head and hosts a hot young star. Found between the Monoceros and Canis Major constellations.
Credit: ESO/Digitized Sky Survey 2/Nick Risinger / Mash Mix: SPACE.com