NGC 6188 and NGC 6164 . ... Massive, young stars of the embedded Ara OB1 association were formed in that region only a few million years ago, sculpting the dark shapes and powering the nebular glow with stellar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation. ... Joining NGC 6188 on this cosmic canvas is rare emission nebula NGC 6164 , also created by one of the region's massive O-type stars. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...