C92 · nebula

Carina Nebula

The Carina Nebula or Eta Carinae Nebula is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way galaxy.

RA10h 45m 08sDec−59° 52' 00"

Image: NASA ESA CSA STScI. Source: STSCI via images.nasa.gov.

Identity & coordinates

Identification

Primary designation: C92
All designations: C92 · NGC 3372 · Carina Nebula
Object type: Nebula
Constellation: Car
Best viewing: Winter

Coordinates & physical

Right ascension (J2000): 10h 45m 08s
Declination (J2000): −59° 52' 00"
Apparent magnitude (V): —
Distance: —

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The science

The Carina Nebula or Eta Carinae Nebula is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. The nebula is approximately 8,500 light-years (2,600 pc) from Earth.

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