The Lupus 3 region in visible and infrared light

Drag the slider to compare two different views of the Lupus 3 star-forming region. The visible-light image contains data from the VLT Survey Telescope and the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope, and shows dark clouds of dust and bright young stars. The infrared image, obtained with ESO’s VISTA telescope, allows us to see through the dust, revealing hidden objects.

Credit

ESO/Meingast et al./R. Colombari