Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  24 Aur  ·  IC 417  ·  NGC 1893  ·  The star φ Aur
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Tadpoles Nebula and Spider Nebula (IC410 IC417) HOO, Mago Juanma
Tadpoles Nebula and Spider Nebula (IC410 IC417) HOO
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Tadpoles Nebula and Spider Nebula (IC410 IC417) HOO

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Tadpoles Nebula and Spider Nebula (IC410 IC417) HOO, Mago Juanma
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Tadpoles Nebula and Spider Nebula (IC410 IC417) HOO

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IC 410, the "Tadpoles Nebula," resides in the Auriga constellation, approximately 12,000 light-years away. Its name originates from the gas and dust pillars that resemble two tadpoles in formation. This stellar nursery stands out for the intense radiation from young stars, carving whimsical shapes in the interstellar space.

On the other hand, IC 417, also known as the "Spider Nebula," is situated about 10,000 light-years distant. Its gaseous filaments and dust create the appearance of spider legs on an intricate cosmic canvas. It is an active region of star formation, where young stars emerge from the dense molecular cloud, illuminating the darkness of space with their incandescent glow.

These two nebulae encapsulate the ongoing marvel of stellar creation in the vast expanses of the universe.

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Tadpoles Nebula and Spider Nebula (IC410 IC417) HOO, Mago Juanma