Panning across The Toby Jug Nebula | ESO

Panning across The Toby Jug Nebula | ESO

Located about 1,200 light-years from Earth in the southern constellation of Carina (The Ship's Keel), the Toby Jug Nebula, more formally known as IC 2220, is an example of a reflection nebula. It is a cloud of gas and dust illuminated from within by the central star, designated HD 65750. This pan video gives a closer look at this rare object. 

Distance: 1,200 light-years

Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)

Duration: 56 seconds

Release Date: October 15, 2013

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