A breathtaking image of N11, a giant emission nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. This expansive network of glowing filaments and pink, gold, and purple hues spans over 1000 light years. The central region features the open star cluster LH9 (NGC 1760), whose radiation has carved a hole in the surrounding nebula. N11B, a vibrant star-forming region, is visible above the center. This image showcases the intricate beauty and complex processes of stellar birth within a satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way.

Astronomy Picture from 06/10/2004

N11: A Giant Ring of Emission Nebulas

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap041006.html


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