HH 32 is an example of a “Herbig-Haro object,” which is formed when young stars eject jets of material back into interstellar space. These jets plow into the surrounding nebula, producing strong shock waves that heat the gas and cause it to glow.

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HH 32 is an example of a “Herbig-Haro object,” which is formed when young stars eject jets of material back into interstellar space. These jets plow into the surrounding nebula, producing strong shock waves that heat the gas and cause it to glow.