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Tarantula Nebula

The Tarantula Nebula (also known as NGC 2070 or 30 Doradus) is the largest and most active star-forming region in the Local Group, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud about 160,000–170,000 light‑years away. Spanning roughly 600 light‑years, it hosts massive young star clusters like R136, contains some of the most massive stars known (up to ~200 M☉), and is shaped by intense radiation, stellar winds, and supernovae.

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APODs including "Tarantula Nebula"

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

28/11/2024

The Large Magellanic Cloud Galaxy

The Large Magellanic Cloud Galaxy

02/10/2024

NGC 604: Giant Stellar Nursery

NGC 604: Giant Stellar Nursery

25/04/2024

The Tarantula Zone

The Tarantula Zone

08/03/2024

The Large Cloud of Magellan

The Large Cloud of Magellan

07/09/2023

The Tarantula Nebula from SuperBIT

The Tarantula Nebula from SuperBIT

27/04/2023

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

12/04/2023

The Tarantula Zone

The Tarantula Zone

16/09/2022

Tarantula Stars R136 from Webb

Tarantula Stars R136 from Webb

07/09/2022

N11: Star Clouds of the LMC

N11: Star Clouds of the LMC

12/04/2022

Star Cluster R136 Breaks Out

Star Cluster R136 Breaks Out

10/01/2021

The Tarantula Zone

The Tarantula Zone

13/11/2020