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: Inside the head of globule CG 30, a small reddish glow indicates the presence of energetic jets from a low-mass star in its early stages of development.

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The (APOD) for today, April 28, 2026, features CG 30: Cometary Globules , a cluster of star-forming gas and dust located roughly 1,300 light-years away in the southern constellations of Puppis and Vela. Featured Content: CG 30 Cometary Globules : Inside the head of globule CG 30,