Nebula NGC 6188 in Ara: Close-up view | European Southern Observatory

Nebula NGC 6188 in Ara: Close-up view | European Southern Observatory

This is a close-up image of the NGC 6188 nebula, located about 4,000 light-years away, in the southern constellation of Ara (the Altar). The red color is due to emission from hydrogen, lit up by massive, recently-formed stars. The emission nebula is embedded in a large and dark molecular cloud.

Credit: European Southern Observatory/J. Pérez

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2011

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