by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 12, 2023
NGC 6188 Constellation: Ara NGC 6188, also known as the Rim Nebula and the Fighting Dragons of Ara. It is located about 4’000 Ly away in the constellation of Ara. NGC 6188 is a star forming nebula, and is sculpted by the massive young stars that have recently...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 10, 2023
NGC 3324 and IC 2599 Constellation: Carina NGC 3324 is an open cluster in the constellation of Carina. It is associated with the emission nebula IC 2599, also known as Gum 31 and the Gabriela Mistral nebula. The open cluster is 9’100 Ly from earth. Link...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2023
The Keyhole nebula — η(Eta) Carinae Constellation: Carina The Keyhole nebula, is a small dark cloud of dust within the Carina nebula (NGC 3372), containing bright filaments of hot, fluorescing gas. In it located in the constellation of Carina. The Carina nebula is...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2023
IC 2944, the Running Chicken nebula Constellation: Centaurus IC 2944 is an open cluster with an associated emission nebula in the constellation of Centaurus. It features Bok globules (relatively small dark nebulae), which are frequently a site of active star...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 19, 2023
RCW 58 Constellation: Carina RCW* 58 is a ring nebula formed by the ejecta of the Wolf-Rayet star WR 40 (the central star in the image) in the constellation of Carina. The nebula expands with a velocity of 90 km/s. Link to interactive sky chart. * Rodgers, Campbell...
