A stunning image of the Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), also known as the Bear Claw Nebula, captured by the Blanco 4-meter Telescope in Chile. This emission nebula, located 5,500 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius, glows red due to ionized hydrogen and is a stellar nursery where massive stars are born. The image showcases the nebula's intricate structure and vibrant colors.

Astronomy Picture from 04/03/2008

NGC 6334: The Cat's Paw Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080304.html


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