Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Vela (Vel)  ·  Contains:  The star d Vel  ·  The star e Vel
RCW 32 - Widefield, Phil Yates
RCW 32 - Widefield
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RCW 32 - Widefield

RCW 32 - Widefield, Phil Yates
RCW 32 - Widefield
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RCW 32 - Widefield

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RCW 32 AKA Gum 15, an emission nebula, is a little-known object located in the southern constellation Vela at a distance of about 3,000 light-years from Earth. The glowing cloud is a perfect example of an HII region.

Captured using the AUS 2 telescope @telescopelive

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RCW 32 - Widefield, Phil Yates