Carina Constellation

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Carina Constellation

Carina (Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis.
It contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the night sky, and the supermassive star eta Carinae
which is embedded in the naked eye visible Carina Nebula NGC 3372.

Camera : Canon 10D
Exposure Time : 5 Minutes with filter
Date : March 2005
Guiding : Telescope Piggyback
Location : Kaituna, Masterton, New Zealand