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                           Astronomy Picture of the Day   
      
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                                   2024 June 10   
         A starfield is shown with a large colorful emission nebula in the   
        center. The outline of this emission nebula has a resemblance to a   
          lion. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.   
      
                             Sh2-132: The Lion Nebula   
       Image Credit & Copyright: Imran Badr; Text: Natalia Lewandowska (SUNY   
                                      Oswego)   
      
      Explanation: Is the Lion Nebula the real ruler of the constellation   
      Cepheus? This powerful feline appearing nebula is powered by two   
      massive stars, each with a mass over 20 times greater than our Sun.   
      Formed from shells of ionized gas that have expanded, the nebula's   
      energetic matter not only glows, but is dense enough to contract   
      gravitationally and form stars. The angular size of the Lion Nebula,   
      officially named Sh2-132, is slightly greater than that of the full   
      moon. The gaseous iconic region resides about 10,000 light years away   
      in a constellation named after the King of Aethopia in Greek mythology.   
      
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