The Lupus 3 region in visible and infrared light

An infrared view of the Lupus 3 region
The Lupus 3 region in visible light
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Drag the slider to compare two different views of the Lupus 3 star-forming region. The visible-light image contains data from the VLT Survey Telescope and the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope, and shows dark clouds of dust and bright young stars. The infrared image, obtained with ESO’s VISTA telescope, allows us to see through the dust, revealing hidden objects.

Crédit

ESO/Meingast et al./R. Colombari

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Identification:eso2307b
Date de publication:11 mai 2023 14:00
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Images

An infrared view of the Lupus 3 region
An infrared view of the Lupus 3 region
The Lupus 3 region in visible light
The Lupus 3 region in visible light