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NGC 1555 Hind Variable Nebula, Alberto Pisabarro
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NGC 1555, which is also known as the Hind Variable Nebula, is a variable nebula illuminated by the star Tau, located in the constellation Taurus. It is a Herbig-Haro object, also commonly called HH objects, these types of objects are nebulae associated with newly formed stars. These nebulae are very short-lived and are formed by the interaction between the gas ejected by the central star with clouds of gaseous material and interstellar dust.

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NGC 1555 Hind Variable Nebula, Alberto Pisabarro

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