[IC 2948 image] Image by Ray Palmer

IC 2948

Bright (emission and/or reflection) nebula in Centaurus

Dreyer's description: eeL

Cross Identifications: F. 790; Lambda Cen Neb, Running Chicken Neb.

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    Right Ascension: 11 : 38.8 (hours : minutes)
    Declination: -63 : 32 (degrees : minutes)
    Apparent Magnitude:
    Apparent Diameter: 60. (arc minutes)

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