NGC 6357 Lobster Nebula

The Lobster Nebula also known as the War and Peace nebula is an active star forming region located 8000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Scorpius.

This nebula is 400 light-years wide and is home to the star cluster Pismis 24, containing a few of the most massive stars in our galaxy.

Constellation Scorpius

Distance about 5,900 light-years from Earth

Size 4′ across in our sky