The Tarantula Zone . ... Inside this cosmic arachnid lies a central young cluster of massive stars, cataloged as R136 , whose intense radiation and strong winds have helped energize the nebular glow and shape the spidery filaments. In this impressive color mosaic of images from the Wide-Field Imager camera on ESO's 2.2 meter telescope at La Silla Observatory, other young star clusters can be seen still within the nebula's grasp . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...