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March 6, 2002 12:00 AM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-2002-05

A Bow Shock Near a Young Star

A Hubble Heritage Release

The Hubble Space Telescope continues to reveal various stunning and intricate treasures that reside within the nearby, intense star-forming region known as the Great Nebula in Orion. One such jewel is the bow shock around the very young star, LL Ori, featured in this Hubble Heritage image.


Image Credit: NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

Acknowledgment: C. R. O'Dell (Vanderbilt University)