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NGC 6357
Lobster Nebula (detail) and star cluster Pismis 24

Date:    2021-09-07   Time (AEST):   20:03:18
Total Exposure Time:    
3h
Sub-frames:    
36 x 300s
Equipment:    
EdgeHD 925, ASI294MC Pro, Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro


A Rough Guide to This Object...

Type:   H II Region emission nebula  
Size:
400 light-years  
Apparent size:
6.2' x 6.2'   
Distance:
8,000 light-years  
Apparent magnitude:
10  
Constellation:
Scorpius

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_6357