A stunning image of the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), showcasing its vibrant red and orange hues. The Keyhole Nebula is visible near the center. This breathtaking cosmic landscape, captured by the CTIO Curtis-Schmidt Telescope in Chile, is home to Eta Carinae, a massive, volatile star that could explode as a supernova within the next thousand years. The nebula is located approximately 7000 light-years away in the constellation Carina.

Astronomy Picture from 19/07/1999

NGC 3372: The Great Nebula in Carina

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990719.html


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