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Tarantula Nebula (NGC-2070), Bruno Rota Sargi
Tarantula Nebula (NGC-2070)
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Tarantula Nebula (NGC-2070)

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Tarantula Nebula (NGC-2070), Bruno Rota Sargi
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Tarantula Nebula (NGC-2070)

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The Nebula NGC 2070, known as the Tarantula Nebula, is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. The approximate distance from the Nebula NGC 2070 to Earth is about 160,000 light-years. Situated in the Dorado constellation, this vast star-forming region is home to the remarkable star cluster R136, consisting of some of the most massive stars ever observed, and is close to the supernova 1987A. Its visibility in the Southern Hemisphere makes it an area of interest for astronomers, providing a unique opportunity for the study of star formation and galactic evolution.

APOD Grag: https://apod.grag.org/2024/03/12/tarantula-nebula-ngc-2070-2/

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Tarantula Nebula (NGC-2070), Bruno Rota Sargi