October 18
Reflection Nebula N30B
Observed in 2001
A unique, peanut-shaped cocoon of dust surrounds a cluster of young, hot stars in this image. This reflection nebula, named N30B, is embedded in a much larger nebula called DEM L 106. The wispy filaments of DEM L 106 fill much of the image.
Image credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble Space Telescope