3. The correct answer is a) Barnard 33. The Horsehead Nebula is listed in the ‘Barnard Catalogue’ of dark nebulae first compiled by American astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard in 1919.
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Webb has been investigating the origins of the Crab Nebula!
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It's quiz time! This is a detail from the top edge of the iconic Horsehead Nebula, captured by Webb. The clouds surrounding its jutting pillar ☁️ have already dissipated...
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It's quiz time! Webb has discovered icy complex organic molecules in early-stage protostars where planets have not yet formed. These are key ingredients for making potentially habitable worlds! 🌎