Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)  ·  Contains:  IC 4628  ·  NGC 6231
IC 4628 and NGC 6231, Ivan Bok
IC 4628 and NGC 6231
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IC 4628 and NGC 6231

IC 4628 and NGC 6231, Ivan Bok
IC 4628 and NGC 6231
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IC 4628 and NGC 6231

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The Prawn Nebula (IC 4628) and Northern Jewel Box (NGC 6231) are two objects located in the constellation of Scorpius. The Prawn Nebula is an emission nebula and star-forming region, while the Northern Jewel Box is a prominent open cluster. NGC 6231 is also known as the False Comet, as it appears to leave a trail of stars leading to IC 4628, much like a comet's tail.

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IC 4628 and NGC 6231, Ivan Bok