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NGC6357, War and Peace Nebula

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This nebula was nicknamed the "War and Peace" Nebula by Midcourse Space Experiment scientists, who said that in infrared images the bright, western part resembled a dove, while the eastern part looked like a skull.

NGC 6357 spans about 400 light years, and lies about 8,000 light years away. For reasons unknown, NGC 6357 is forming some of the most massive stars ever discovered. The central star in the nebula is actually one of the most massive known, exceeding 200 solar masses.

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NGC6357, War and Peace Nebula, Reggie