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IC 2948 in Centaurus, Markus Blauensteiner
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IC 2948 in Centaurus, Markus Blauensteiner
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IC 2948 is a bright emission nebula in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Seen in silhouette near the center of the view are small, dark clouds of obscuring cosmic dust. Called Thackeray's Globules for their discoverer, they are potential sites for the formation of new stars, but are likely being eroded by the intense radiation from the nearby young stars.

L-RGB: L 48x4 min, RGB 14x4 min each filter;

The picture was taken during the CEDIC team's 14-day stay at Rooisand Desert Farm in Namibia. The equipment was hired locally by DeepskySafaris.

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