FNC 0061, also known as the Tango Nebula, is an H II[1] emission nebula located approximately 7,200 light-years (2200 parsecs)[2] away from KHEPRI-1. It is one of the largest and most luminous nebulae observed from KHEPRI-1[2], and is visible to the naked eye from KHEPRI-1b. It contains several young and active star-forming regions, emitting and reflecting large amounts of infrared and ultraviolet light. The name “Tango Nebula” was introduced due to the impression of two people dancing in the brightest regions in the nebula, in reference to the partner tango dance.[3]
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