A stunning wide-angle image of the Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a vibrant red emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius. This deep-field image reveals the nebula's intricate structure, showcasing ionized hydrogen and newly formed stars. The image is from the Digitized Sky Survey 2.
Astronomy Picture from 21/04/2010
Wide Angle: The Cat's Paw Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100421.html
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