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Telescope: Takahashi FSQ Designation: SH2-011 NGC 6357 is a diffuse nebula near NGC 6334 in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula contains many proto-stars shielded by dark disks of gas, and young stars wrapped in expanding "cocoons" or expanding gases surrounding these small stars. It is also known as the Lobster Nebula. (Wiki) NGC6334 (also known as the Cat's Paw Nebula, Bear Claw Nebula and Gum 64) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Scorpius. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel in 1837, who observed it from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa (Wiki)
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1600 GTO Constellation: Scorpius
Camera: Apogee U16M 16803 with Astrodon Ver. 2 Filters Remotely Imaged With CCD Commander
Guiding:SBIG ST402 Guider Type: Emission Nebula
Exposure Data: Ha 5 hours. Position: R.A. 17 hr 20 min , Dec -35 58
Processed using Maxim data aquisition, PixInsight and PhotoShop image processing Date: May 2017
Data Acquisiton, Reduction and Processing by Jim Janusz Imaging Location: Cave Creek Canyon Observatory