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NGC 346 in the Small Magellanic Cloud lithograph PDF (284KB)

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CONTENTS

  • Photo taken by the Hubble Space Telescope
    This image from the Hubble Space Telescope illustrates the rite of passage for clusters of developing stars: from their sheltered growth in a dark cloud of dust and gas, to their powerful debut as a grouping of young stars, to their settlement into adulthood.
  • Facts of interest about the image
    The text includes information about the process of star formation illustrated in the image.
  • Classroom activity
    Included is an inquiry-based classroom activity that focuses on the image and text.

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