Source: wikibot/ngc-6357
= NGC 6357
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NGC 6357 is an open cluster and stellar nursery located in the constellation Scorpius. It is part of a larger molecular cloud complex known as the "Cats Paw Nebula," which is rich in star formation activity. NGC 6357 contains several bright stars and is surrounded by a region of ionized gas and dust, which is illuminated by the high-energy radiation emitted by the young, massive stars within the cluster.