GN 04.32.8

GN 04.32.8 is a reflection nebula located in the Taurus molecular cloud, a prominent region of star formation approximately 480 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Taurus. The nebula is illuminated by a cluster of young, hot stars, including the central T Tauri star system, and features a prominent protoplanetary disk associated with an embedded protostar, making it a valuable site for studying early stages of planetary formation.
At its core lies a triple star system comprising the variable star HP Tauri and the gravitationally bound companions HP Tau G2, and HP Tau G3.

Observation

GN 04.32.8 has been observed as part of broader surveys of the Taurus molecular cloud since the mid-20th century, but gained prominence through high-resolution imaging by the NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. A detailed image captured by Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3 was released as the Hubble Picture of the Week on 30 June 2025, highlighting the nebula's intricate dust lanes and stellar content.