Have astronomers ever seen a gas cloud that looks like it contains planetary systems that are in the process of forming?
A) Yes, there are many such clouds, including the Orion Nebula.
B) Yes, but only the original cloud that formed our own solar system.
C) Yes, but only in distant galaxies, not in our own Milky Way.
D) No, there is no evidence that any interstellar clouds are currently giving birth to stars.
A) Yes, there are many such clouds, including the Orion Nebula.
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