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= Perseus molecular cloud
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The Perseus Molecular Cloud is a large region of interstellar gas and dust located in the constellation Perseus. It is one of the nearby star-forming regions and is part of the larger Perseus region of the Milky Way. The cloud is significant for several reasons: 1. **Star Formation**: The Perseus Molecular Cloud contains numerous dense cores where star formation is actively occurring.