Tarantula

The Tarantula Nebula, also known as 30 Doradus, is the largest and most intense star-forming region in the Local Group of galaxies. It sits roughly 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud and hosts the massive star cluster R136, home to some of the most enormous known stars. Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing facts and imagery of the nebula, marvelling at its scale and the insights it offers into how stars are born.