💫 C100 (Lambda Centauri Nebula)
Object data
| Type | Emission nebula |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Right ascension | 11h36m36.0s (174.1500°) |
| Declination | -63°02'00" (-63.0333°) |
| Magnitude | mag 4.5 |
| Apparent size | 75′ × 50′ |
| Other designations | IC 2944 |
An emission nebula and open cluster in Centaurus, called the Running Chicken Nebula for its shape.
Midnight transit date (best season to observe and image)
Location: Tokyo (change)
This object never rises above the horizon at this location (latitude 35.68°; transit altitude -8.7°).