Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2017

NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2017 is “NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESO , VLT Survey Telescope. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Why is the Lobster Nebula forming some of the most massive stars known? No one is yet sure .”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: ESO , VLT Survey Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words