Stars are forming in the Lynds Dark Nebula (LDN) 1251. Located about 1,000 light-years away (1 light-year is the distance light travels in one year, approximately 9.46 trillion kilometers), LDN 1251, which floats above the plane of our galaxy, is also well known as the 'Rotting Fish Nebula.'
This dust-filled molecular cloud is part of a complex and dark nebula directed toward the Cepheus constellation area. Astronomical exploration reveals that these intergalactic clouds unveil energy shocks and material flows associated with new stars. Among these, the 'Herbig-Haro' objects emitting red light can be seen hidden within the imagery.
Additionally, distant background galaxies appear hidden as if covered in dust. The size of this mesmerizing telescope image corresponds to nearly three full moons. This matches the estimated distance of LDN 1251, which is about 25 light-years.