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[-] weariedfae@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

Can someone explain to a layman what that less dense (appears darker) area is about? Just a random section of fewer stars or something else?

[-] Wilzax@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago
[-] magiccupcake@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

It's not gas that's making it dark, its dust, small particles made out of some combination of iron, silicates, carbonaceous materials, and other elements.

[-] weariedfae@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago
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