Red nebula in a dark night sky with many stars.

Red nebula in a star-filled void.

A breathtaking view of the Tarantula Nebula (also known as 30 Doradus). This vast stellar nursery, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, is a region of intense star formation, highlighted by the vibrant red gas clouds. The image showcases the incredible scale and beauty of the universe, with countless stars scattered across the inky blackness. The long exposures create the star trails, emphasizing the vast distances and time scales involved.

Photo ID: Galaxy_023
Photo size: 170.7 Mpixels (488 MB uncompressed) - 16000x10667 pixels (53.3x35.6 in / 135.5x90.3 cm at 300 ppi)