Chamaeleon Star-Forming Region (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Chamaeleon Star-Forming Region

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Blue light from a newborn star lights up the reflection nebula IC 2631. This nebula is part of the Chamaeleon star-forming region, which Webb will study to learn more about the formation of water and other cosmic ices.

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European Southern Observatory (ESO)

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