Cosmos LBN 437

Commonly known as Gecko Nebula, LBN 437 is a molecular cloud in constellation Lacerta (“lizard”), located at about 1,200 light years from us. Notably, this nebula is paired with a much larger one – Sh2-126 – here seen as the red cloud permeating the image. In the densest region, here seen near the center, a star forming region exists and includes an Herbig Haro object associated with V375 Lacertae.

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