IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula, the Lambda Centauri Nebula or the λ Centauri Nebula, is an open cluster with an associated emission nebula found in the constellation Centaurus, near the star λ Centauri. It features Bok globules, which are frequently a …

IC 2944，也称为走鸡星云（Running Chicken Nebula）或半人马座λ星云，是在半人马座λ星附近的一个由疏散星团与发射星云组成星云。 他的特征是拥有包克球，并且是恒星形成的活跃区域。

IC 2944，也称为 走雞星雲 （Running Chicken Nebula）或 半人马座λ星云，是在半人马座λ星附近的一个由 疏散星团 与 发射星云 组成星云。 他的特征是拥有 包克球，并且是恒星形成的活跃区域。

Cataloged as IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula spans about 100 light years and lies about 6,000 light years away toward the constellation of the Centaur (Centaurus). The featured image, shown in scientifically assigned colors, was captured recently in a 12-hour exposure.

2023年5月3日 · IC 2944 is a large and colorful deep-sky object located in the southern constellation Centaurus. It is associated with both an open cluster and an emission nebula. The Running Chicken Nebula is a great target for beginner astrophotographers who live in the southern part of the world.

2023年4月11日 · 1950年A. 大卫·撒克里发现的星云--IC 2944，也称为走鸡星云（Running Chicken Nebula）或半人马座λ星云，是在半人马座λ星附近的一个由疏散星团与发射星云组成星云。 它的特征是拥有包克球，并且是恒星形成的活跃区域。 【星协科普】

2023年4月10日 · Cataloged as IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula spans about 100 light years and lies about 6,000 light years away toward the constellation of the Centaur (Centaurus). The featured image, shown in scientifically assigned colors, was captured recently in a 16-hour exposure over three nights.

2011年9月21日 · Officially called IC 2944, or the Lambda Centauri Nebula, its strange nickname comes from the bird-like shape of its brightest region. The star Lambda Centauri itself lies just outside the field of view.

2002年1月3日 · Strangely glowing dark clouds float serenely in this remarkable and beautiful image taken with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. These dense, opaque dust clouds - known as "globules" - are silhouetted against nearby bright stars …

IC 2944，也稱為 走雞星雲 （Running Chicken Nebula）或 半人馬座λ星雲，是在半人馬座λ星附近的一個由 疏散星團 與 發射星雲 組成星雲。 他的特徵是擁有 包克球，並且是恆星形成的活躍區域。