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Sh2-124
Sh2-124 is a large, faint emission-nebula complex in the constellation Cygnus. It is associated with the infrared source RAFGL 2789 and the luminous object V645 Cygni, whose nature has been discussed in connection with a young or evolved massive star. Infrared observations are important for studying the obscured material in the region, because dust absorbs much of the visible light. The object is...
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Sh2-157
Sh2-157, also known as the Lobster Claw Nebula, is an emission nebula located within the Cassiopeia OB2 association. This region of star formation exhibits a distinctive “lobster claw” morphology shaped by the intense ultraviolet radiation from massive, hot stars. It’s a significant example of how stellar winds and radiation sculpt interstellar gas clouds. Astronomers study Sh2-157 to understand p...
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