Tarantula Nebula: Quick Facts

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Something is draining energy from the Tarantula Nebula • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Earth.com)

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The inner part of the 30 Doradus Nebula, the most luminous nebula in the entire Local Group of galaxies. It is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Active star-forming region around 30 Doradus (Tarantula Nebula) in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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