
quick facts
What it is: Lupus 3 (GN 16.05.2 and Bernes 149) molecular cloud
Where it is: About 500 light-years away, in the constellation Scorpius
When it was shared: Jan. 26, 2026
A tranquil-looking cloud of gas and dust might not sound like much to get excited about, but it's home to one of the most fundamental phenomena in astronomy: star formation.