NGC 2014
NGC 2014 is a bright emission nebula located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. It is situated approximately 163,000 light-years from Earth and is part of a larger star-forming region known as LH 95. The nebula is characterized by its vivid colors, primarily due to the ionization of hydrogen gas by nearby young, hot stars.
The nebula is often studied by astronomers to understand stellar formation and the dynamics of interstellar gas. NGC 2014 is visually striking, often captured in images taken by telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing its intricate structure and the surrounding stellar environment.