
This nebula, which is in the constellation of Scutum, has no common name since it is hidden behind dust clouds. It takes an infrared telescope like NASA Spitzer to see through this dark veil and reveal this spectacular hidden nebula.
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NASA ID
PIA15413
Date Created
March 8, 2012
Center
JPL
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