NGC 6357 is a large complex of emission nebulosity that lies about 8,000 light years away in Scorpius. At more than a degree and a half in size,NGC 6357 is sometimes called the War and Peace Nebula and the Lobster Nebula. It shines from the light of ionized hydrogen,which gives it a red color. The star cluster Pismis 24 is located inside of NGC 6357. Although most of it is obscured by dust,it can be seen as a small group of stars just below the brightest part of the nebula. This cluster contains some of our galaxy's most massive stars,some with a mass of more than 100 times that of our Sun | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lodriguss, Gerard |
Taille de l’image : | 3826 px × 2550 px |
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