A split image showcasing the "coreshine" phenomenon in the Lynds 183 nebula. The left panel (3.6 microns) reveals a bright, elongated core reflecting infrared starlight, while the right panel (8.0 microns) shows the same core appearing dark. This discovery suggests larger-than-expected dust grains in interstellar clouds, impacting our understanding of star and planet formation. The nebula is located 325 light-years away in the constellation Serpens.
Astronomy Picture from 30/09/2010
Coreshine from a Dark Cloud
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100930.html
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