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Cederblad 214, Chris Plonski
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Cederblad 214

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Cederblad 214

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Cederblad 214 (also known as SH2-171) is a large molecular cloud and star forming region in the constellation of Cepheus and is part of the larger NGC7822 region. The star cluster Berkeley 59 is also located within this region.  The central star is said to be 100,000 times brighter than our Sun and one of the hottest stars in our stellar neighborhood. Also contained in this area are many dark nebulae, Bok globules and several pillars that are star forming regions.  These pillars are "sculpted" by the stellar winds of the stars they form. This region is believed to be about 3000 light years away.

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