Cat's Paw Nebula: NGC 6334 Is Experiencing A "Baby Boom" Of Stars

While the Orion Nebula is one of the closest stellar nurseries to Earth and that makes for great viewing in backyard telescopes, it is not the most prolific star-forming region in our galaxy. That distinction may go to the Cat's Paw Nebula, otherwise known as NGC 6334, formally known as  NGC 6334, which is experiencing a "baby boom." read more

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