Birth of a Star Quartet (IMAGE) ETH Zurich Caption This is an artist's impression of the birth of a star quartet. The left panel shows the star and three dense gas condensations system. The right panel shows the system after the stars are formed out of the condensations. Credit B. Saxton (NRAO/AUI/NSF) Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.