NGC 6357,
Also referred to as the Lobster Nebula, resides near NGC 6334 in the Scorpius constellation. Within its expanse, numerous proto-stars are veiled by dense gas disks, while young stars are enveloped in expanding gases resembling “cocoons.”
Dubbed the War and Peace Nebula by scientists, its infrared imagery depicts a dove-like figure in the western region and a skull-like appearance in the east.
Despite a failed attempt to rename it the Madokami Nebula, NGC 6357 remains a captivating celestial wonder.











