US EditionAstronomers Unveil Eos, a Massive Hidden Molecular Cloud Near Earth
- Astronomers have discovered a new molecular cloud named Eos, which is about 300 light-years away and contains between 2,000 and 8,500 solar masses, making it closer than any known star-forming region.
- Dr. Blakesley Burkhart stated, 'This is the first-ever molecular cloud discovered by looking for far ultraviolet emission of molecular hydrogen directly.'
- Eos' discovery opens new possibilities to study molecular formations, as the proximity allows for direct measurements regarding the formation of stars and planets.
- Melissa McClure expressed surprise, noting, 'It’s puzzling why there’s something this big right in our solar neighborhood that we didn’t see before.
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Scientists puzzled by luminous cloud close to our Solar System
Scientists have discovered a gigantic luminous cloud of hydrogen gas, located just 300 light-years away. This bubble envelops our Solar System! “This cloud is literally glowing in the dark.” According to an article...
A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near solar system
Astrophysicists have discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the sun and Earth ever to be detected. The scientists have named the molecular hydrogen cloud 'Eos,' after the Greek goddess of mythology who is the personification of dawn.
Scientists Intrigued by Glowing Cloud Near Our Solar System
Scientists have discovered a gigantic, glowing gas of hydrogen gas lurking just 300 light-years away. As detailed in a paper to be published in the journal Nature Astronomy, the international team of researchers spotted the crescent-shaped gas cloud, dubbed Eos, on the edge of the Local Bubble, an enormous cavity that encompasses our entire solar system. The team discovered the cloud by scanning the skies for ultraviolet emissions of molecular h…
Scientists discover massive hidden molecular cloud near Earth
A massive, previously undetected molecular cloud has been discovered surprisingly close to Earth, offering new insights into how stars and planets form. Named "Eos" after the Greek goddess of dawn, the cloud spans an area roughly 40 times the width of the full moon and carries a mass about 3,400 times greater than the sun, according to a study published Monday in Nature Astronomy. Located just 300 light-years away, Eos is now recognized as the n…
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