IC 2944 vs IC 2948 (Lambda Centauri Nebula)
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IC 2944
IC 2944 is an emission nebula in the constellation Centaurus, approximately 6,500 light-years from Earth, near the star Lambda Centauri. It is informally known as the Running Chicken Nebula and contains a young open star cluster within its glowing hydrogen gas. The nebula hosts Thackeray's Globules, a group of dense dark Bok globules that appear as small dark patches silhouetted against the bright...
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IC 2948 (Lambda Centauri Nebula)
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 astronomers for containing dense, collapsing Bok globules, which were extensively observed by astronomer...
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