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SH2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula), Bence Papp
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SH2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula)

SH2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula), Bence Papp
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SH2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula)

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Sharpless 157, also known as the Lobster Claw Nebula, is a bright emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies just south of the better-known Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635). Within this image are a few other objects. Planetary Nebula PLN 110-0.1 is located near the center of the upper-right quadrant. The bright nebular spot near the center of the image is Lyn's Bright Nebula 537 (LBN537), also known as Sharpless 157a. The small cluster of stars just above the bottom pincer is Markarian 50 and the bright cluster of stars located above the top pincer is open cluster NGC 7510.
(Description reference: https://skyandtelescope.org/online-gallery/sh2-157-lobster-claw-nebula-in-modified-hst/)

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SH2-157 (Lobster Claw Nebula), Bence Papp