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To: SunkenCiv

HH 555 is the clearest example of a Herbig-Haro object in the Pelican Nebula. In this image detail you can easily see the jet shooting out of the tip of the pillar indicating the presence of an unseen protostar.

5 posted on 05/26/2016 6:10:17 AM PDT by Red Badger (WE DON'T NEED NO STEENKING TAGLINES!...........................)
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To: Red Badger; SunkenCiv
HH555 is clearly visible in today's APOD photo, as well -- albeit the entire view is flipped (both axes) from your example.

In fact, when blown up, the image in today's view provides greater detail -- especially in the jets.

BTW, are you aware of any explanations as to why the jets are not diametrically-opposed?

Thanks for pointing it out to us!

7 posted on 05/26/2016 7:42:03 AM PDT by TXnMA (Recorded for posterity...)
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