Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)
The Pearl Cluster is a bright open cluster located 5,500 light-years away in the southern constellation of Centaurus (the Centaur). With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)
Running Chicken Nebula
Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)
The Running Chicken Nebula (Lambda Centauri Nebula) is an emission nebula with an open cluster located approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. With… Read More »Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)
Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster, IC 2602)
The Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster) is a bright, large open star cluster located 486 light-years away in the southern constellation of Carina (the Keel).… Read More »Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster, IC 2602)
Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
The Statue of Liberty Nebula is a large, bright emission nebula located approximately 9,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. The H II region is… Read More »Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
Wishing Well Cluster
The Wishing Well Cluster (NGC 3532) is a bright open cluster located approximately 1,321 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina. It has an apparent… Read More »Wishing Well Cluster
Diamond Cross
The Diamond Cross is one of the three prominent cross asterisms in the far southern sky. Located in the constellation Carina, the asterism is formed… Read More »Diamond Cross