Open Star Cluster (Pismis 24-1) in the Nebula NGC 6357 near Constellation Scorpius

A cocoon of stars forming and breaking away is seen below this cluster of bright stars.

Source: Massive Stars in Open Cluster Pismis 24; Credit: NASA, ESA and J. M. Apellaniz (IAA, Spain)

P8: 33.3 x 45.5 cm. (13.1 x 17.9 in.)

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