IC 2944
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| Magnitude | 4. 5 |
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| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 4. 5 |
| Notable features | open cluster with nebulosity, Bok globules |
| Distance | 2. 0 kpc ly |
| Right ascension | 11h 36m 36. 0s |
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| ID | 2956484 |
About IC 2944
IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken 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 site of active star formation.
