JWST Finds Carbon Dioxide‑Rich, Water‑Poor Planet‑Forming Disk
JWST’s MIRI instrument found a planet‑forming disk in NGC 6357 rich in carbon dioxide but with barely any water vapor, reported by Jenny Frediani in Astronomy & Astrophysics. getnews.me/jwst-finds-carbon-dioxid... #jwst #ngc6357
A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the open star cluster Pismis 24 and the emission nebula NGC 6357. The brightest object near the top is revealed to be a system of at least three stars, each near 100 solar masses. The image shows a dramatic interplay of bright stars and glowing gas, with new stars forming in the nebula below. The nebula’s structure resembles a Gothic cathedral.
Astronomy Picture from 27/03/2016
NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars
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A breathtaking Hubble Space Telescope image reveals the Pismis 24 open cluster, showcasing a group of incredibly massive stars, including the previously thought single star Pismis 24-1, which is now known to be a triple star system. The vibrant colors highlight the surrounding NGC 6357 nebula, where stars are actively forming, creating a stunning cosmic landscape resembling a Gothic cathedral. The brightest stars near the top are located above the gas front, with the energetic stars near the center breaking out and illuminating the nebula.
Astronomy Picture from 27/03/2016
NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars
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Stunning image of NGC 6357, a nebula near the Cat's Paw nebula, showcasing the open star cluster Pismis 24, home to some of the most massive stars ever discovered. The vibrant red hues represent ionized hydrogen gas, while intricate patterns reveal complex interactions between interstellar winds, radiation, magnetic fields, and gravity. This cosmic landscape, spanning 400 light-years and located 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius, is a breathtaking testament to the power and beauty of star formation.
Astronomy Picture from 20/12/2006
Star Forming Region NGC 6357
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A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the open cluster Pismis 24 and the associated emission nebula NGC 6357. The brightest object near the top is revealed to be a system of at least three massive stars, each approaching 100 times the mass of our Sun. Toward the bottom, the image displays star formation within a nebula resembling a Gothic cathedral.
Astronomy Picture from 18/11/2012
NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars
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Stunning image of the Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357), showcasing its vibrant red hues from ionized hydrogen gas. The nebula's intricate patterns are a result of complex interactions between interstellar winds, radiation, magnetic fields, and gravity. Home to the star cluster Pismis 24, it's known for forming some of the most massive stars. Captured by the Dark Energy Camera at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory.
Astronomy Picture from 01/11/2022
NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
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A breathtaking image of the Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357), showcasing its vibrant colors and intricate structures. The nebula's glowing gases and dark dust clouds are illuminated by the intense radiation of massive stars within the Pismis 24 cluster, creating a stunning cosmic landscape. This detailed image reveals the complexity of star formation and the dynamic processes at play within this region of space.
Astronomy Picture from 26/12/2018
NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
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