The Gecko Nebula is a reflection nebula located in the faint northern constellation of Lacerta (the Lizard). It is listed as LBN 437 in the Lynds’ Catalogue of Bright Nebulae. The cosmic Gecko is part of a larger molecular cloud that includes several other diffuse nebulae. The nebula was nicknamed the Gecko because its clouds… Read More »Gecko Nebula (LBN 437)