postheadericon ESO Releases Latest Cat’s Paw Images

Cat's Paw Nebula by ESOJust yesterday the European Southern Observatory (ESO) released the latest images taken of the Cat’s Paw Nebula. This apparition is also known as NGC 6334. The giant gas cloud is about 5500 light years distant from our solar system. The Cat’s Paw Nebula is of interest to astronomers because it “is one of the most active nurseries of massive stars in our galaxy.” Learn the latest about the Cat’s Paw Nebula online now here.

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