The cometary globule CG4 in the constellation of Puppis

This chart of the southern constellation of Puppis (The Poop, part of the mythological ship Argo) shows most of the stars visible with the naked eye on a dark and clear night. The position of the strange cometary globule CG4 is marked, although this object is too faint to be seen visually and evaded detection by astronomers until the twentieth century.

Credit:

ESO, IAU and Sky & Telescope

About the Image

Id:eso1503b
Type:Artwork
Release date:28 January 2015, 12:00
Related releases:eso1503
Size:3338 x 4278 px

About the Object

Name:CG4
Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Night Sky : Constellation
Category:Illustrations

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