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Sh2-101
Sh2-101 is an emission nebula within the Cygnus constellation. It’s a Sharpless H II region, specifically known as the Tulip Nebula due to its distinctive flower-like shape. This star-forming area is notable for its proximity to the black hole binary system Cygnus X-1. Astronomers and researchers studying stellar nurseries and active galactic nuclei find it particularly relevant.
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Sh2-132
Sh2-132, commonly known as the Lion Nebula, is a large emission and diffuse nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It is situated within the Cep OB1 stellar association, an active region of star formation. The nebula's complex gas structures are partly ionized by highly luminous Wolf-Rayet stars and massive O-type giants, producing the striking visual contrast of glowing gas and dark dust fi...
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