Running Chicken Nebula

Running Chicken Nebula
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Running Chicken Nebula

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.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
CHI-4
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
FLI PL16803
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Chli
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
unknown
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
SHO
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Pixinsight, Photoshop
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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