The Dragonfish Nebula, as it is known for its appearance on infrared images, is a massive emission nebula and star-forming region 30,000 light-years from the Sun in the direction of the …

Feb 5, 2021 · The Dragonfish Nebula is one of the largest, most massive and most luminous star-forming regions in the Milky Way. It lies 30,000 light years away in the constellation Crux.

Dec 12, 2011 · This infrared image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the nebula nicknamed "the Dragonfish." This turbulent region, jam-packed with stars, is home to some of …

Feb 21, 2025 · With radio and infrared telescopes, astronomers can pierce the dusty veil of our galaxy and map its farthest reaches. This infrared image from NASA’s Spitzer Space …

Dragonfish Nebula is a Nebula located in the constellation of Crux in the southern hemisphere. Dragonfish Nebula is not a Messier Object and doesn't have a Messier Number. Dragonfish …

Jan 11, 2024 · Drawing its name from its dragonfish-like appearance in infrared imagery, this nebula stretches over 100 light-years in length and hosts some of the most massive stars …

This infrared image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows the nebula nicknamed "the Dragonfish." This turbulent region, jam-packed with stars, is home to some of the most …

Mar 9, 2025 · The NASA Spitzer Space Telescope became our dragon-hunting tool, revealing the nebula's true nature and earning it the nickname "Dragonfish" due to its striking resemblance …

Feb 8, 2016 · The Dragonfish Nebula has been recently claimed to be powered by a superluminous but elusive OB association. Instead, systematic searches in near-infrared …

Dec 8, 2011 · Using the infrared eyes on NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, the researchers were able to take an image of the gas shell being blown away from the newborn stars. And while the …