The Prawn Nebula IC 4628 in the constellation of Scorpius
This chart shows the prominent constellation of Scorpius (The Scorpion). Most of the stars that can be seen in a dark sky with the unaided eye are marked. The location of the star formation region called the Prawn Nebula (IC 4628) is indicated with a red circle. This cloud appears large but is very faint and cannot be seen visually with a small telescope.
Credit:
ESO, IAU and Sky and Telescope
About the Image
| Id: | eso1340d |
| Type: | Artwork |
| Release date: | 18 September 2013, 12:00 |
| Related releases: | eso1340 |
| Size: | 3338 x 4278 px |
About the Object
| Name: | IC 4628 |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation • X - Illustrations |
| Distance: | 6000 light years |
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