The Lambda Centauri Nebula in Centaurus

The Lambda Centauri Nebula in Centaurus

IC 2944, also known as the Lambda Centauri 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. 

Distance: 6,500 light years

Astrophotgrapher Ian Inverarity: ". . . a 2 panel mosaic shot over 6 nights (some half ruined by clouds!). Takahashi FSQ106N telescope on a Warp Astron WD-20 EQ mount, PHD2 guiding, controlled by NINA, processing with APP and PS. Mostly hot and windy nights! Over 33 hours of data."

Image Credit: Ian Inverarity
Release Date: Jan. 31, 2025

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