Joel Henry

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A dramatic narrowband astrophotograph of NGC 6188, popular known as the Dragons of Ara. Located 4,000 light-years away, massive young stars sculpt towering walls of dark dust and brightly glowing gas into dragon-like cosmic shapes.

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dateAug 2, 2026

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