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The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
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The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches, the darkest just south of the Jewel Box Cluster, here just below and left of Becrux, or Beta Crucis. Other star clusters in the scene are NGC 4852 at top left, Trumpler 20 at right. and NGC 4609 at lower centre. The cluster at far right above Acrux is NGC 4349. The small intensely red area left of centre is the nebula Gum 46. The star at lower right is Acrux, Alpha Crucis
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This stunning print captures the ethereal beauty of the Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross constellation. The Coal Sack, a seemingly large dark patch to the naked eye, reveals its true nature under photography as it breaks up into smaller patches. Just south of the Jewel Box Cluster, we witness the darkest portion of this enigmatic nebula. Acrux, or Alpha Crucis, shines brightly at the lower right corner while Becrux (Beta Crucis) stands just below and left of it. The scene is adorned with other celestial wonders such as NGC 4852 at top left, Trumpler 20 on the right side, and NGC 4609 at lower center. Further enhancing this cosmic tapestry is NGC 4349 at far right above Acrux. Amidst these stellar formations lies Gum 46 - a small intensely red area that adds a touch of vibrant color to an otherwise awe-inspiring monochrome backdrop. As our gaze extends beyond our earthly realm into deep space, we are reminded of both our insignificance and boundless curiosity about what lies beyond. This photograph serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge in astrophysics and cosmology. Alan Dyer's masterful capture invites us to contemplate infinity itself - from interstellar clouds teeming with cosmic dust to sparkling star clusters that twinkle against an infinite expanse. It is through images like these that we can momentarily escape Earthly confines and immerse ourselves in the majesty of our universe.
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