The Statue of Liberty nebula, also known as NGC 3576, was first discovered by John Herschel in 1934. Dr. Steve Mazlin first suggested the nebula's name in 2009 after observing emission clouds within the nebula resembling the North American monument bearing the same name.

Explorers on their way here can see the nebula from several hundred light-years away, and several bright stars in the IC 2944 cluster, such as HD 308816 and HD 308813, are visible as well.

The landmark system for this Point of Interest is not spectacular in and of itself, though Bacterium Aurasus colonies grow on the surface of the second planet. However, as with other nebulae, explorers will find unique exobiological lifeforms in this region:

Electricae Radialem are known to grow within about 100-150 light-years of a nebula, on icy bodies that have thin argon or neon(-rich) atmospheres.

Bark mounds are also commonly found within 100-150 light-years of certain nebulae, such as this one. Their growth depends upon active volcanism on a planet's surface.

Exobiologists can also find more common exoflora, such as Fonticulua Campestris and Bacterium Acies, in systems within and near the nebula.