A Peek Inside NGC 7538
The active star forming region NGC 7538. Image by Fred Calvert/Adam Block/NOAO/AURA/NSF
Often overshadowed by the more famous Bubble Nebula which lies nearby, NGC 7538 is an exciting emission and reflection nebula located in Cepheus. While it is often overlooked by amateur astronomers, professionals looking to study stellar formation find it an exciting target as it is the host to ongoing star formation, including the largest known protostar.
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