Tucked away in the constellation of Cepheus there are two astronomical wonders known as LDN 1250 and LDN 1251 also called YMB CO 79. These dark clouds, located 980 light years away offer a mesmerizing sight for those who gaze at the night sky.
What makes these celestial bodies so captivating is their abundance of dust. As the dust density increases the clouds take on a shade creating a visually stunning display against the backdrop of stars. The mysterious glow emanating from these clouds comes from light bouncing off dust particles adding an extra layer of intrigue to their nature.
Astronomers worldwide are highly interested in clouds like LDN 1250 and LDN 1251. Through observations they have discovered numerous protostars hidden within these clouds. This makes them fertile grounds for star formation and where Herbig Haro objects, direct evidence of star formation processes can be found.
LDN 1251 is particularly noteworthy for its astronomic activity. With twelve detected Herbig Haro objects far it serves as a testament, to the ongoing process of star formation.
The image provided here presents a combined view of LDN 1250 and LDN 1251 which were captured using a small optical telescope. To create this captivating visual various broadband filters were used, including one that covers most of the spectrum while blocking out UV and IR emissions. In this composition you can see LDN 1250 and LDN 1251 appearing as two dark clouds on the left side of the image. LDN 1251 is positioned towards the edge of the picture while LDN 1250 is situated in.
Credit, for the image goes to Marcel Drechsler.
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