Constellation Crux
The Coalsack in the constellation of Crux is one of the most prominent dark nebulae visible to the unaided eye. A beautiful sight in the southern sky, the Coalsack casts a dark silhouette against the Milky Way’s bright stripe of stars. The Coalsack is located approximately 600 light-years away from Earth.
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ESO/S. Brunier
About the Image
| Id: | crux_pano_1_2 |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 21 February 2013, 11:26 |
| Size: | 3864 x 3864 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Crux Constellation |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Star • X - Stars |
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