31 Dec 2025
NGC 6188 (a.k.a. the Firebird Nebula, the Rim Nebula, or the Fighting Dragons of Ara), is an emission nebula located about 4,000 light years away in the constellation Ara. The bright open cluster NGC 6193, is responsible for a region of reflection nebulosity within NGC 6188.
NGC 6164 (Dragon's Egg Nebula) is also in the image
NGC 6188
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