Keyhole Nebula

Keyhole Nebula
Nebula
Keyhole Nebula imaged by European Southern Observatory, the bright star at lower left side is Eta Carinae
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension10h 44m 19.0s
Declination−59° 53′ 21.0″
Distance~8,000 ly   (~2,500 pc)
Apparent magnitude (V)+1.0
ConstellationCarina
DesignationsKeyhole Nebula

Keyhole Nebula is a prominent dark nebulosity and feature within the larger Carina Nebula, a vast emission nebula in the southern constellation of Carina.

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