The young star 2MASS J16281370-2431391 lies in the spectacular Rho Ophiuchi star formation region, about 400 light-years from Earth. It is surrounded by a disk of gas and dust called a "protoplanetary disk" as they are the early stages in the creation of planetary systems. This particular disk is seen nearly edge-on, and its appearance in visible light pictures has led to its being nicknamed the Flying Saucer. The main image shows part of the Rho Ophiuchi region and a much enlarged close-up infrared view of the Flying Saucer from the Hubble Space Telescope is shown as an insert.

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