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IC 2948, commonly referred to as the Lambda Centauri Nebula or the Running Chicken Nebula, is a bright emission cloud located in the constellation Centaurus. It is an H II region ionized by the radiation from nearby hot stars, creating a distinct reddish glow. The nebula is highly notable among astr...
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The Running Chicken Nebula, commonly identified with IC 2944, is a large emission nebula and active star-forming region in the constellation Centaurus, roughly 6,500 light-years from Earth. Radiation from young, hot stars ionizes its hydrogen gas and causes it to glow. The region contains Thackeray'...
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