Star Clusters & Nebulae around Eta Carinae

Crux Panorama



Many outstanding star clusters and red hydrogen emission nebulae are revealed in this detailed image. NGC 2516, NGC 3114, NGC 3293, and NGC 3535 are several of the most prominent open star clusters that surround the Eta Carinae Nebula complex (/center).

Technical Details:

  • Subject: Region of stars, clusters and nebulae around Eta Carinae
  • Instrument: Pentax 67 medium format camera, 200mm f/5.6
  • Exposure: 40 minutes
  • Film: Kodak PPF 400 (unhypersensitized)
  • Location: Coonabarabran, New South Wales, Australia
  • Photographer(s): John Gleason & Steve Mandel
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    Last updated: 07/08/99