Starfield centred on the Southern Cross

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Starfield centred on the Southern Cross

Splendid starfield centred on the constellation of the Southern Cross (Crux Australis). It shows an area of our galaxy, the Milky Way, extremely rich in star clusters, dark and bright (pink) nebulae. Four bright stars at centre left identify the familiar cross-shaped asterism in the Southern Cross. The two brightest stars at centre far left are Alpha (closer to the edge) and Beta Centauri. The larger pink area at centre right is Eta Carinae, a giant emission nebula having a diameter of about 300 light years. Omega Centauri, the largest and brightest globular star cluster in the sky, is the white, round object at top left

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Cosmology Dark Dark Nebula Eta Carinae Field Nebula Southern Cross Star Star Field Stars Stellar Coal Sack

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This print showcases a splendid starfield, with the Southern Cross constellation (Crux Australis) taking center stage. The image reveals a mesmerizing area of our galaxy, the Milky Way, brimming with an abundance of star clusters and both dark and bright (pink) nebulae. At the left side of the frame, four prominent stars form the iconic cross-shaped asterism of the Southern Cross. Among them are Alpha and Beta Centauri, two dazzling stars that shine brightly in this celestial panorama. Towards the right side of the photograph lies Eta Carinae, a colossal emission nebula spanning approximately 300 light years in diameter. Its vibrant pink hues dominate this section of space, drawing our attention to its immense beauty. Meanwhile, at the top left corner stands Omega Centauri – an awe-inspiring globular star cluster renowned for being both massive and brilliantly luminous. This extraordinary snapshot is not only visually breathtaking but also serves as a testament to humanity's fascination with exploring distant realms beyond our own planet. With its focus on science, astronomy, cosmology, and stellar phenomena like eta carinae and dark nebulas such as coal sack nebula within Crux Australis or Southern Cross constellation; it offers us a glimpse into the vastness and wonder that lie within our universe. This remarkable piece from Science Photo Library invites us to contemplate our place among these cosmic wonders while igniting curiosity about what else awaits discovery in outer space.

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