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A group of astronomers peered deep into Orion A to observe the stars forming and evolving within the molecular cloud. Their data resulted in a meticulous map of our energetic, star-bearing neighbor.
http://ed.gr/tcvx

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By mapping the cloud’s dense star clusters, astronomers reveal clues concerning the formation of stars in distant galaxies, as well as our own Sun.

Don't fret! Tonight's Full Moon may wash out a few deep-sky objects, but two of the Moon's features actually stand out better at this time: the lunar maria (seas) and crater rays.
http://www.astronomy.com/…/the-sky-this-week-for-september-…

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Peer at the planets, catch some constellations, and seek out the lunar seas in the sky this week.