Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2018 is “NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Dean Carr. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
Credit: Image Credit: Dean Carr Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, December 26, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 26, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Dean Carr
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 133 words

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Nebulae

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