Description
Carina Nebula
The Carina Nebula or Eta Carinae Nebula is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, and is located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm. The nebula is approximately 8,500 light-years from Earth. Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 7,500 light years
Radius: 230 light years
Magnitude: 1
Distance: ~8,500 ly (~2,600 pc)
Apparent dimensions (V): 120 × 120 arcmins
Coordinates: RA 10h 45m 8s | Dec -59° 52′ 4″
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