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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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 glows due to radiation from nearby young stars. This detailed composite uses data from the European Southern Observatory's OmegaCAM and amateur images from Tenerife, showcasing the nebula's incredible size and detail against a backdrop of countless stars.

Astronomy Picture from 09/12/2016

IC 4628: The Prawn Nebula

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


#IC4628 #PrawnNebula #Gum56 #EmissionNebula #Scorpius #Astrophotography #OmegaCAM #DeepSpace #Space #Astronomy #Cosmos #Stars #Nebula #Redshift #CanaryIslands