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An infrared sky

Thin clouds, gauzy veils... As seen through infrared detectors, the starry sky seems to have draped itself in a delicate cloak of steam. This magnificent sight is also fascinating because some of these nebulae host stars that are being formed.

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00:03:00

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SD

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Color

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Sound

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French

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Video DV Cam

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