
Chicken Nebula is a photograph by Colin Robson which was uploaded on September 23rd, 2020.
Chicken Nebula

by Colin Robson
Title
Chicken Nebula
Artist
Colin Robson
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Photograph - Print
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IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula or the λ Centauri Nebula, is an open cluster with an associated emission nebula found in the constellation Centaurus, near the star λ Centauri. It features Bok globules, which are frequently a site of active star formation. However, no evidence for star formation has been found in any of the globules in IC 2944. Other designations for IC 2944 include RCW 62 and G42.
The region of nebulosity visible in modern images includes both IC 2944 and IC 2948, as well as the fainter IC 2872 nearby. IC 2948 is the brightest emission and reflection nebulae towards the southeast, while IC 2944 is the cluster of stars and surrounding nebulosity stretching towards λ Centauri. Other designations for IC 2872 include RCW 60, G39, and G40.
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September 23rd, 2020
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