This nebula was created by the interaction between dust and gas with the light and wind from hot young stars. Known as the Fox Fur Nebula, it is located in the constellation of Monoceros. The Fox Fur Nebula is just a small section of a larger area known as The Christmas Tree Cluster. The red color in the photograph comes from ionized hydrogen gas. The blue comes from dust clouds that are reflecting light. This is located just north of the Cone Head Nebula, a mysterious star nursery. The Fox Fur Nebula is located about 2500 light-years away from earth.
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