A stunning image of the Prawn Nebula (IC 4628, Gum 56), a vibrant emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius. Dominated by red hues from hydrogen emission, the nebula is illuminated by nearby hot stars. This composite image combines data from ESO's OmegaCAM and amateur astrophotography, showcasing the nebula's intricate details and vast size (250 light-years across, 6000 light-years away).

Astronomy Picture from 09/12/2016

IC 4628: The Prawn Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap161209.html


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