Tarantula Nebula
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Tarantula Nebula has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dr. Becky (Aug 2025).
The Tarantula Nebula is a large H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), forming its south-east corner. The nebula is named for the arrangement of its bright, glowing gas filaments and dusty tendrils which stretch outward and look like the legs of a tarantula.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on Dr. Becky |
Who talks about Tarantula Nebula on podcasts?
Tarantula Nebula came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Dr. Becky.
- SUPERMASSIVE stars: fact or fiction? on Dr. Becky (Aug 2025)
What is Tarantula Nebula mentioned alongside?
Tarantula Nebula is most often mentioned alongside James Webb Space Telescope, R136A1 and Large Magellanic Cloud.
Mentioned together: James Webb Space Telescope, R136A1, Large Magellanic Cloud, HD15558, Edington luminosity, BAT 99-98, R136 A2