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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 604: Giant Stellar Nursery
09/12/2003
The Tarantula Zone
23/08/2003
Massive Stars of 30 Doradus
22/06/2003
Denizen of the Tarantula Nebula
03/05/2003
The Tarantula Zone
13/06/2002
Neighboring Galaxy: The Large Magellanic Cloud
04/08/2001
Neighboring Galaxy: The Large Magellanic Cloud
22/02/2000
30 Doradus: The Tarantula Nebula
26/10/1999
Massive Stars Of 30 Doradus
30/09/1999
Denizen of the Tarantula Nebula
07/04/1999
A Magellanic Mural
03/02/1998
Tarantula Credit:
04/06/1997
Stellar Violence in 30 Doradus
23/05/1996