A stunning Valentine's view of a nebula contains hidden depths of starbirth and the violent deaths of massive stars.

Doradus 30, also known as 30 Doradus or the Tarantula Nebula, is a massive star-forming region located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. Spanning nearly 1,000 light-years, it is one of the most active stellar nurseries in the universe. And it’s home to some of the most massive and luminous stars ever observed.

A bouquet of thousands of stars in bloom has arrived. This composite image contains the deepest X-ray image ever made of the spectacular star-forming region called 30 Doradus.

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NASA releases stunning composite image of 30 Doradus, the Tarantula Nebula, showcasing thousands of young stars, energetic winds, and remnants of past supernova explosions.