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NGC 6357, Lobster nebula, Dev (Dave) Prana
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NGC 6357, Lobster nebula

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NGC 6357, Lobster nebula

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NGC 6357 is a diffuse nebula near NGC 6334 in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula contains many proto-stars shielded by dark discs of gas, and young stars wrapped in expanding "cocoons" or expanding gases surrounding these small stars. It is also known as the Lobster Nebula. Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 8,000 light years
Constellation: Scorpius

Equipment used: SW ED100 esprit Triplet Apo refractor on HEQ5 Pro mount with ZWO 294MC Pro main camera and ZWO 120mini guidecam, 60mm guidescope, ASI Air Plus, ZWO EAF, Optolong L enhance filter, ZWO filter drawer, dew heater straps and powered by two Jackery packs.

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NGC 6357, Lobster nebula, Dev (Dave) Prana