Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 1, 2022

NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 2022 is “NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: CTIO / NOIRLab / DOE / NSF / AURA ; Processing: T. A. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage / <a NSF ‘s NOIRLab ), J. Miller ( Gemini Obs. / NSF ‘s NOIRLab ), M. Zamani & D. de Martin ( NSF ‘s NOIRLab ). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

The featured image the Lobster Nebula, star field with a few bright blue stars surrounded by a red-glowing nebula that could be visualized as a lobster. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: CTIO / NOIRLab / DOE / NSF / AURA ; Processing: T. A. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage / <a NSF ‘s NOIRLab ), J. Miller ( Gemini Obs. / NSF ‘s NOIRLab ), M. Zamani & D. de Martin ( NSF ‘s NOIRLab ) 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, November 1, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 1, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: CTIO / NOIRLab / DOE / NSF / AURA ; Processing: T. A. Rector ( U. Alaska Anchorage / <a NSF ‘s NOIRLab ), J. Miller ( Gemini Obs. / NSF ‘s NOIRLab ), M. Zamani & D. de Martin ( NSF ‘s NOIRLab )
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Explanation length: About 153 words