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Did you know... that the DR 6 nebula(pictured) was nicknamed "The Galactic Ghoul" by scientists at NASA because of its resemblance to a human face?
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I don't think "Galactic Ghoul" is a true nickname for this nebula. I can't find any other references that mention a nickname. I think NASA was only pointing out the appearance for their Halloween post. In fact, they use the phrase in describing another image as well: [1]. And apparently a "great galactic ghoul" was responsible for ending several missions to Mars. --Lasunncty (talk) 22:40, 12 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Lithopsian: Regarding your recent move, the Space.com ref calls this object a nebula which contains a cluster. I looked up DR 6 in SIMBAD and it is listed as an H II region. And checking the literature, it was discovered as a radio source, which was later determined to be caused by massive stars. So I would say the name DR 6 applies to both the cluster and the nebula. --Lasunncty (talk) 08:44, 24 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
The article lead says "DR 6 is a cluster of stars". Perhaps it needs to be altered? The exact name of the article isn't critical, although obviously it is best if it is the common name of the object or as close as we can come. DR in this case refers to a survey of microwave sources. Whether it is considered a nebula or a cluster (or both?), DR 6 would seem to be an acceptable title for the article. Unless it is only ever known as the DR 6 nebula? The only problem would be calling it DR 6 cluster and then deciding it was actually not a cluster. DR 6 cluster might still be a handy redirect to have around. Notability looks borderline. Other than a press release attached to a nice photo from over a decade ago, not much. It made it to APOD and there was an animated GIF version released one halloween. Lithopsian (talk) 16:42, 25 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I think "DR 6" is fine as the title. The article can talk about the cluster and the nebula. However, your point about notability is valid, so maybe this whole discussion is moot. --Lasunncty (talk) 09:51, 26 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
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