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IC 2944 and Lambda Centauri surroundings, Stefano Pesci
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IC 2944 and Lambda Centauri surroundings

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IC 2944 and Lambda Centauri surroundings, Stefano Pesci
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IC 2944 and Lambda Centauri surroundings

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The surroundings of Lamba Centauri are rich in nebulosity. IC 2944 is centered around Lambda, RCW60 is to the NW and Ced116 to the SW. IC 2944 is renowed for Thackarey's globules, glowing dark clouds floating among the emission nebula, visible south of Lambda. Planetary nebula PK294-00.1 is visible NE of Lambda. A wide field HOO rendition.

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IC 2944 and Lambda Centauri surroundings, Stefano Pesci

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