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IC 4628 - The Prawn Nebula in Scorpius, Markus Blauensteiner
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IC 4628 - The Prawn Nebula in Scorpius, Markus Blauensteiner
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IC 4628, also called the "Prawn Nebula", is a star-forming region. Below the central part of the nebula one can find some open star clusters.

The picture was taken during the CEDIC team's 14-day stay at Rooisand Desert Farm in Namibia. The equipment was hired locally by DeepskySafaris.

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