IC 4628, the Prawn in Scorpius

    Click on the image for a full resolution version       See this image also on Instagram     IC 4628, also known as the Prawn Nebula or Gum 56, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Scorpius. It is a vast cloud of gas and dust, illuminated by the intense radiation emitted … Continue reading IC 4628, the Prawn in Scorpius