NGC 2345

The universe, a vast expanse of space that is home to countless galaxies, stars, and celestial bodies, has always been a subject of fascination and curiosity. Among these celestial wonders is NGC 2345, a young open cluster located in the Southern hemisphere constellation of Canis Major. Stellar clusters stand as celestial laboratories, offering researchers a […]

IC 2948: An Open Cluster and Nebula in Centaurus

IC 2948 is a young open star cluster in the southern constellation Centaurus. It was discovered by astronomer A. David Thackeray in 1950 through his observation of the cluster’s Bok globules, now known as Thackeray’s Globules. IC 2948 is associated with the emission nebula IC 2944, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula or the […]

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NGC 2345

IC 2948: An Open Cluster and Nebula in Centaurus