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Is this a supernova ? YSO?

by suelaine

Almost in dead centre, is it a supernova or a YSO young stellar object

Posted October 9, 2012 3:51 AM

Subject: AMW00015d0

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by suelaine

#supernova

Posted October 9, 2012 3:38 AM
by gwolfchase scientist

Actually, this is a candidate protostar -- protostars often appear as red objects in dark clouds in the color scheme the MWP currently uses.

Posted October 9, 2012 7:24 PM