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)
Southern Cross
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)
Boomerang Nebula
The Boomerang Nebula (ESO 172-7) is a protoplanetary nebula located approximately 1,213 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. Also known as the Centaurus Bipolar Nebula,… Read More »Boomerang Nebula
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Omega Centauri (ω Centauri) is a bright globular cluster located approximately 17,090 light-years away in the southern constellation Centaurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.9,… Read More »Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Spiral Planetary Nebula (NGC 5189)
The Spiral Planetary Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1,780 – 3,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Musca (the Fly). It has an… Read More »Spiral Planetary Nebula (NGC 5189)
Carina Nebula
The Carina Nebula is a vast region of bright and dark nebulosity located in the southern constellation Carina. It is also known as the Eta… Read More »Carina Nebula
Blue Planetary Nebula (NGC 3918)
The Blue Planetary Nebula is a planetary nebula located in the southern constellation Centaurus. Popularly known as the Southerner, it is the brightest planetary nebula… Read More »Blue Planetary Nebula (NGC 3918)