Illustration of the Local Bubble's Star-forming Regions 

 Illustration of the Local Bubble's Star-forming Regions 

Artist's illustration of the Local Bubble with star formation occurring on the bubble's surface. Scientists have now shown how a chain of events beginning 14 million years ago with a set of powerful supernovae led to the creation of the vast bubble, responsible for the formation of all young stars within 500 light-years of the Sun and Earth.

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Illustration

CfA, Leah Hustak (STScI)